argue
Meaning: To give reasons for or against something; to have a disagreement
The verb 'argue' can mean to present reasons in support of or against an idea (argue a case), or to have an angry exchange of opposing views (have an argument). In academic contexts, it often means to make a reasoned case for a position. The word can carry negative connotations of conflict or neutral ones of intellectual debate.
Examples
- They argue constantly about money. 他们经常为钱争吵。Discuten constantemente sobre dinero.彼らはお金のことで常に口論しています。그들은 돈 문제로 끊임없이 다투고 있습니다.
- The lawyer argued that the evidence was insufficient. 律师主张证据不足。El abogado argumentó que la evidencia era insuficiente.弁護士は証拠が不十分だと主張しました。변호사는 증거가 불충분하다고 주장했습니다.
- You can't argue with the results. 你无法否认这些结果。No puedes discutir con los resultados.結果には反論できません。결과에 대해서는 반박할 수 없습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'arguer', from Latin 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to prove'. The Latin root is related to 'argentum' (silver) through the idea of clarity and brightness. The shift from 'proving' to 'quarrelling' occurred in English.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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