contention
noun
kənˈtenʃən
noun
1
a
strong
opinion
that
someone
expresses
[正式] 论点，主张
C | formal
sb’s
contention
that
Her
main
contention
is
that
doctors
should
do
more
to
encourage
healthy
eating.
她的主要观点是医生应该更多地鼓励健康的饮食习惯。
2
argument
and
disagreement
between
people
[正式] 争论，争端，口角
U | formal
source/area/point
of
contention
The
issue
of
hunting
is
a
source
of
contention.
狩猎问题是纷争的根源。
3
in contention
having
a
chance
of
winning
something
有获胜机会
Owen’s
goal
kept
England
in
contention
.
欧文的入球使英格兰队胜利在望。
4
out of contention
no
longer
having
a
chance
of
winning
something
失去获胜机会
Injury
has
put
him
out
of
contention
for
the
title.
受伤使得他失去了夺冠的机会。