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con·ten·tionBrE /kənˈtenʃn/NAmE /kənˈtenʃn/ noun (formal) [U] angry disagreement between people 争吵；争执；争论 SYN dispute ◆One area of contention is the availability of nursery care. 争论的一个方面是提供幼儿照顾的问题。◆a point of contention 争论点 [C] ~ (that…) a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument （尤指争论时的）看法，观点◆It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident. 我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外事故。◆I would reject that contention. 我不会同意那种观点。 ●in conˈtention (for sth)with a chance of winning sth 有机会赢得◆Only three teams are now in contention for the title. 现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。●out of conˈtention (for sth)without a chance of winning sth 没有机会赢得●a bone of conˈtentiona subject which causes disagreement and arguments between people 争执所在 |