英语词汇argument的词组、短语、固定搭配翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

argument /ˈɑːɡjəmənt, ˈɑːɡjʊmənt $ ˈɑːr-/ noun 1. a situation in which two or more people disagree, often angrilyadjectivesa big/huge/massive/terrible argument There was a big argument about whether we should move to a new house.a long argument After a long argument, the guard agreed to let us into the building.a heated argument (=involving very strong feelings) Someone was having a heated argument with a police officer.a bitter argument There are bitter arguments about whether he was a hero or a war criminal.a furious/fierce argument As soon as she had gone, a furious argument broke out.a violent argument The singer was hurt in a violent argument with her husband.verbshave an argument I could hear my parents having an argument downstairs.get into an argument also become involved in an argument formal She didn’t want to get into another argument about money. | I left to avoid becoming involved in an argument.start an argument He was deliberately trying to start an argument.cause an argument Money often causes arguments.stop/end an argument He tried to stop an argument between his brother and a police officer.settle an argument (=stop an argument, especially by showing who is right) We settled the argument by looking the answer up on the internet.avoid an argument I was anxious to avoid an argument.win/lose an argument The party hopes to win the argument about how to reform the health system. | The first one who resorts to violence is usually the one who’s lost the argument.an argument breaks out (=it starts) The men were drunk and an argument soon broke out.an argument erupts (=a big argument suddenly starts) A bitter argument erupted between the brothers over who should inherit the money.an argument ensues formal (=starts after something happens) The taxi driver refused to take her any further, and an argument ensued.an argument rages (=people argue with a lot of feeling) An argument is raging about which is the better system.an argument escalates (=becomes more serious) The argument escalated into violence.prepositionsan argument with sb She had an argument with her best friend.an argument between sb and sb My mother tried to stop the arguments between my brother and me.an argument about/over sth He left after an argument about playing loud music.THESAURUS: argument row BrE fight especially AmE a loud angry argument with someone, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, or someone in your family. Row is also used about a serious disagreement between politicians about important public issues: There were always fights between my parents. | the continuing row over tax increases | A few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London. disagreement a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry: There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well. | Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss. quarrel especially BrE an argument, especially one in which people get angry and that lasts a long time. Quarrel sounds more formal and more serious than argument or row: There was a bitter family quarrel about who should get the money. feud /fjuːd/ a very bitter argument between two groups, especially families, or two people, which lasts for many years and causes people to hate each other: The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years. | He has been waging a long-running feud with the party leader (=be involved in a feud with someone that lasts a long time). dispute a public or legal argument about something, especially one which continues for a long time: Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher. | The settlement will resolve a long-running dispute over the country’s nuclear program. war/battle of words an argument in which two people or groups criticize each other continuously in public: The war of words over construction delays at the airport has erupted again. bust-up BrE informal a very bad argument, especially one in which people decide to separate from each other: He had a bust-up with the team manager. shouting match an angry argument in which people shout at each other: He got into a shouting match with another driver. slanging match BrE informal an argument in which people insult each other: He was sacked after a slanging match with a colleague.an argument that is not very serious squabble /ˈskwɒbəl $ ˈskwɑː-/ an argument about something that is not important: There were the usual squabbles between brothers and sisters. | Voters are tired of petty squabbles between party leaders (=about very unimportant things). tiff informal an argument that is not very serious, between people who are in love: Gary had a bit of a tiff with his girlfriend. | It was just a lovers' tiff. misunderstanding a slight argument – a rather formal word which is often used humorously: There was a slight misunderstanding over the bill, but everything’s been sorted out now. skirmish a short argument, especially between politicians or sports opponents: Evans and O’Brien had several political skirmishes.2. a set of reasons that show that something is true or untrue, right or wrong etcadjectivesa good/strong/powerful argument There is a good argument for leaving things as they are.a convincing/persuasive/compelling argument (=one that makes you sure that something is right) He will have to come up with some very convincing arguments.a valid argument (=based on good reasons) I believe this argument is a valid one.a reasonable/plausible argument Their arguments seemed perfectly reasonable to me.a weak/flawed/spurious argument (=one that does not work) I was surprised he offered such a weak argument.an unconvincing argument (=one that does not make you believe that something is right) I found his arguments unconvincing.verbsput forward/present/offer an argument I have considered the arguments put forward by both sides.make an argument A similar argument could be made in the case of elderly people.come up with an argument (=think of an argument) Aristotle came up with many arguments for slavery being justified.develop an argument He developed this argument further in later papers.support/strengthen/bolster an argument There is not the slightest scientific evidence to support such arguments.undermine/weaken an argument (=make it appear weaker) This evidence undermines the argument that companies need to offer high pay to attract good staff.refute/rebut/counter an argument (=show that it is wrong) It is hard to refute these arguments.reject/dismiss an argument (=say that you are not convinced by it) The court rejected these arguments.accept/agree with an argument Not everyone accepts these arguments.prepositionsan argument for/in favour of sth There is a strong argument for reforming the law.an argument against sth He put forward a powerful argument against the keeping of animals in zoos.

词组	argument
释义	argument /ˈɑːɡjəmənt, ˈɑːɡjʊmənt $ ˈɑːr-/ noun 1. a situation in which two or more people disagree, often angrilyadjectivesa big/huge/massive/terrible argument There was a big argument about whether we should move to a new house.a long argument After a long argument, the guard agreed to let us into the building.a heated argument (=involving very strong feelings) Someone was having a heated argument with a police officer.a bitter argument There are bitter arguments about whether he was a hero or a war criminal.a furious/fierce argument As soon as she had gone, a furious argument broke out.a violent argument The singer was hurt in a violent argument with her husband.verbshave an argument I could hear my parents having an argument downstairs.get into an argument also become involved in an argument formal She didn’t want to get into another argument about money. \| I left to avoid becoming involved in an argument.start an argument He was deliberately trying to start an argument.cause an argument Money often causes arguments.stop/end an argument He tried to stop an argument between his brother and a police officer.settle an argument (=stop an argument, especially by showing who is right) We settled the argument by looking the answer up on the internet.avoid an argument I was anxious to avoid an argument.win/lose an argument The party hopes to win the argument about how to reform the health system. \| The first one who resorts to violence is usually the one who’s lost the argument.an argument breaks out (=it starts) The men were drunk and an argument soon broke out.an argument erupts (=a big argument suddenly starts) A bitter argument erupted between the brothers over who should inherit the money.an argument ensues formal (=starts after something happens) The taxi driver refused to take her any further, and an argument ensued.an argument rages (=people argue with a lot of feeling) An argument is raging about which is the better system.an argument escalates (=becomes more serious) The argument escalated into violence.prepositionsan argument with sb She had an argument with her best friend.an argument between sb and sb My mother tried to stop the arguments between my brother and me.an argument about/over sth He left after an argument about playing loud music.THESAURUS: argument row BrE fight especially AmE a loud angry argument with someone, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, or someone in your family. Row is also used about a serious disagreement between politicians about important public issues: There were always fights between my parents. \| the continuing row over tax increases \| A few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London. disagreement a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry: There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well. \| Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss. quarrel especially BrE an argument, especially one in which people get angry and that lasts a long time. Quarrel sounds more formal and more serious than argument or row: There was a bitter family quarrel about who should get the money. feud /fjuːd/ a very bitter argument between two groups, especially families, or two people, which lasts for many years and causes people to hate each other: The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years. \| He has been waging a long-running feud with the party leader (=be involved in a feud with someone that lasts a long time). dispute a public or legal argument about something, especially one which continues for a long time: Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher. \| The settlement will resolve a long-running dispute over the country’s nuclear program. war/battle of words an argument in which two people or groups criticize each other continuously in public: The war of words over construction delays at the airport has erupted again. bust-up BrE informal a very bad argument, especially one in which people decide to separate from each other: He had a bust-up with the team manager. shouting match an angry argument in which people shout at each other: He got into a shouting match with another driver. slanging match BrE informal an argument in which people insult each other: He was sacked after a slanging match with a colleague.an argument that is not very serious squabble /ˈskwɒbəl $ ˈskwɑː-/ an argument about something that is not important: There were the usual squabbles between brothers and sisters. \| Voters are tired of petty squabbles between party leaders (=about very unimportant things). tiff informal an argument that is not very serious, between people who are in love: Gary had a bit of a tiff with his girlfriend. \| It was just a lovers' tiff. misunderstanding a slight argument – a rather formal word which is often used humorously: There was a slight misunderstanding over the bill, but everything’s been sorted out now. skirmish a short argument, especially between politicians or sports opponents: Evans and O’Brien had several political skirmishes.2. a set of reasons that show that something is true or untrue, right or wrong etcadjectivesa good/strong/powerful argument There is a good argument for leaving things as they are.a convincing/persuasive/compelling argument (=one that makes you sure that something is right) He will have to come up with some very convincing arguments.a valid argument (=based on good reasons) I believe this argument is a valid one.a reasonable/plausible argument Their arguments seemed perfectly reasonable to me.a weak/flawed/spurious argument (=one that does not work) I was surprised he offered such a weak argument.an unconvincing argument (=one that does not make you believe that something is right) I found his arguments unconvincing.verbsput forward/present/offer an argument I have considered the arguments put forward by both sides.make an argument A similar argument could be made in the case of elderly people.come up with an argument (=think of an argument) Aristotle came up with many arguments for slavery being justified.develop an argument He developed this argument further in later papers.support/strengthen/bolster an argument There is not the slightest scientific evidence to support such arguments.undermine/weaken an argument (=make it appear weaker) This evidence undermines the argument that companies need to offer high pay to attract good staff.refute/rebut/counter an argument (=show that it is wrong) It is hard to refute these arguments.reject/dismiss an argument (=say that you are not convinced by it) The court rejected these arguments.accept/agree with an argument Not everyone accepts these arguments.prepositionsan argument for/in favour of sth There is a strong argument for reforming the law.an argument against sth He put forward a powerful argument against the keeping of animals in zoos.
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