"contention" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 争论
• 争执

Definition

一种分歧或争论的情况，通常激烈且可能持续较久。也可以指对某物的竞争。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

偏正式，用于新闻、学术、法律等场合。常见搭配有：'主要争论点'，'还在角逐中'。不要跟‘内容’混淆。

Examples

There was contention between the two teams.

两队之间有**争论**。

The main contention was about money.

主要的**争论**是关于钱的。

Their victory put them in contention for the title.

他们的胜利使他们进入了**争夺**冠军的行列。

"Climate change remains a point of contention among world leaders," the reporter said.

“气候变化仍然是世界领导人之间的一个**争论点**，”记者说。

After months of contention, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

经过数月的**争论**，双方终于达成了一致。

Only three candidates remain in contention for the job.

只有三名候选人还在为这个职位的**竞争**中。