"dispute" in Chinese (Simplified)
争议争论 (正式)
Definition
一种严重的争论或分歧,通常与重要的事情有关;也可以指对某个问题的正式辩论或质疑。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Dispute” 是比 “argument” 更正式的词,常用于法律、商业等正式场合(如“贸易争议”、“法律争议”)。常见搭配有 'resolve', 'settle', 'in dispute'。做动词时,指质疑或否认某事。
Examples
There was a dispute between the neighbors about the fence.
邻居之间因为围栏发生了**争议**。
The companies are in a legal dispute over the patent.
这些公司因专利发生法律**争议**。
They tried to settle the dispute peacefully.
他们试图和平解决**争议**。
That contract clause has been in dispute for years.
那项合同条款多年来一直存在**争议**。
If you dispute the charges, you can call customer service.
如果你**质疑**这些费用,可以联系客户服务。
It’s not worth getting into a dispute over something so minor.
为这么小的事情发生**争议**不值得。