"contended" in Chinese (Simplified)
声称争辩
Definition
“Contended”是“contend”的过去式，意思是主张、声称或在争论中提出某种观点。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
较正式，常见于学术或新闻写作，用于引用他人主张（例如“he contended that...”）。不要和“contented”（满足的）混淆。
Examples
She contended that her idea was the best.
她**声称**她的想法是最好的。
The lawyer contended the evidence was unreliable.
律师**争辩**该证据不可靠。
He contended for the championship title.
他**争夺**冠军头衔。
Experts have long contended that sugar is bad for your health.
专家们长期以来一直**声称**糖对健康有害。
He contended that he was not responsible for the mistake.
他**声称**自己对这个错误不负责。
Many people contended for the prize, but only one could win.
许多人**争夺**这个奖项，但只能有一个获胜。