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Contested Meaning in English

word · lemma: contest

释义

Describes something that is argued about, challenged, or disputed, such as an election, idea, or decision.

用法与细微差别

Often used in legal, political, or formal contexts. Common with terms like 'contested election', 'contested divorce', 'highly contested'. Can describe anything with two or more sides disputing the outcome. Do not confuse with 'context' or 'contact'.

例句

The player’s eligibility was contested, but he was allowed to compete in the end.

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His victory has been contested by several opponents who claim the vote was unfair.

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The final score of the match was contested by both teams.

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It was a contested election with a close result.

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The idea was highly contested in the meeting.

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This is one of the most contested issues in modern politics.

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