argument

argument — noun

1. a noisy or unpleasant exchange between people who hold opposing views, often inv

1.名詞B1
釋義

a noisy or unpleasant exchange between people who hold opposing views, often involving raised voices and bad feelings.

例句

Greta had a loud argument with her brother about who should wash the dishes.

argument with [person] about [topic]

The old couple in the next flat were having another argument over money.

have an argument over [topic]

同義詞
  • quarrel

    slightly old-fashioned; suggests a personal, often petty fight

  • row

    informal British English for a noisy argument

  • fight

    stronger; can be physical or verbal, often within a family

  • dispute

    more formal; often about money, rights, or contracts

反義詞
  • agreement

    the state where both sides accept the same view

文法句型

argument with someone

argument about/over something

have an argument

用法筆記

Subject of 'have' or 'get into' is usually two named people or groups; the topic is introduced with 'about' or 'over'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense focuses on the heated emotion of the dispute, not the reasons being offered.

常見錯誤

❌I made an argument with my friend yesterday.
✅I had an argument with my friend yesterday.
💡use 'have' (or 'get into'), not 'make', for an angry dispute.
❌We argued an argument about the price.
✅We had an argument about the price.
💡don't repeat the verb 'argue' with its noun form.

2. a point or set of points that someone offers to show why an idea is right or wro

2.名詞B2
釋義

a point or set of points that someone offers to show why an idea is right or wrong, or to convince other people to share their view.

例句

Dr. Rashida presented a strong argument for banning plastic bags in supermarkets.

argument for [doing something]

The lawyer's main argument was that the witness could not have seen the car clearly.

argument + that-clause

同義詞
  • case

    the whole set of reasons supporting one side, often in court or debate

  • reasoning

    the thinking process behind an argument, not the points themselves

  • claim

    a single statement someone says is true; an argument backs it up

文法句型

argument that + clause

argument for/against something

make/put forward an argument

用法筆記

Frequently followed by a that-clause or by 'for/against + noun or -ing'. Object of verbs like 'make', 'present', 'put forward', 'support', 'reject'. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is the reasoning itself, not the angry exchange — you can present an argument calmly in writing.

常見錯誤

❌His argument is to ban cars.
✅His argument is that cars should be banned.
💡use a that-clause, not a to-infinitive, after 'argument is'.
❌She made a good argument for to raise wages.
✅She made a good argument for raising wages.
💡after 'argument for/against', use the -ing form, not 'to + verb'.