argue
argue — 動詞
- arguepresent simple I / you / we / they
- argues3rd person singular
- arguing-ing form
- arguedpast simple
1. When two or more people argue, they express their disagreement in an angry or up
吵架；爭吵
因不同看法而憤怒地說話
When two or more people argue, they express their disagreement in an angry or upset way, often by raising their voices.
The two children argued loudly about whose turn it was to ride the bicycle.
兩個孩子為了誰該騎腳踏車而大聲吵架。
argue + about for the subject of disagreement
Saira and her flatmate argued over whose turn it was to clean the bathroom.
Saira 和室友為了輪到誰打掃浴室而爭吵。
It is never pleasant when your neighbours argue in the middle of the night.
鄰居在半夜吵架時，你心裡總是不舒服。
My brother and I always argued about which television programme to watch.
我哥哥和我以前總是為了看哪個電視節目而吵架。
The woman at the market argued with the seller about the price of the fruit.
市場裡的那位女士和賣家為了水果的價格而爭吵。
文法句型
argue with [sb] about [sth]
argue over [sth]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'argue with [someone] about [something]'. The subject is always a person or group of people. This sense always implies anger or strong emotion — do not use it when you mean a calm exchange of views.
常見錯誤
2. To give reasons that support your opinion, idea, or belief, especially in a calm
主張；論證
提出理由支持自己的看法
To give reasons that support your opinion, idea, or belief, especially in a calm and logical way.
Jude argued that the school should spend more money on library books.
Jude 主張學校應該把更多經費花在圖書館藏書上。
argue + that-clause for supporting an opinion
In the meeting, Charlotte argued for a more flexible holiday schedule.
Charlotte 在會議上主張實施更彈性的休假制度。
Several scientists have argued against the use of mobile phones in classrooms.
有幾位科學家主張反對在教室裡使用手機。
The lawyer argued that her client had acted in self-defence during the incident.
律師主張她的當事人在事件中是出於正當防衛。
Adina argued convincingly that the new policy would benefit the whole community.
Adina 提出有力的論證，認為這項新政策對整個社區都有好處。
文法句型
argue that [clause]
argue for [noun phrase]
argue against [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (QUARREL), this sense does not imply anger. The object is often a that-clause expressing the opinion being supported. The speaker is making a calm case rather than shouting.
常見錯誤
3. To discuss a particular idea, plan, or issue by presenting reasons for and again
辯論；討論
理性討論某觀點的對錯
To discuss a particular idea, plan, or issue by presenting reasons for and against it, often in a formal or structured setting.
The committee argued for weeks about whether to approve the new housing plan.
委員會花了數週辯論是否批准新的住宅建設計畫。
argue + whether for evaluating two sides
In the board meeting, Yumi argued that the funds should go towards solar energy.
Yumi 在董事會上辯稱資金應該投入太陽能發展。
The two lawyers argued the case in front of the judge for several hours.
兩位律師在法官面前辯論案情長達數小時。
Historians have argued for decades about the true causes of the First World War.
歷史學家對第一次世界大戰的真正原因已辯論了數十年。
During the class debate, Jabari argued that raising taxes would hurt small businesses.
在課堂辯論中，Jabari 辯稱提高稅收會傷害小型企業。
文法句型
argue that [clause]
argue whether [clause]
argue the [noun]
用法筆記
Subject can be a person, a group (committee, panel), or an academic field. Frequently used in formal contexts such as legal arguments, academic writing, or committee discussions. The tone is measured and reasoned.
常見錯誤
4. If facts, evidence, or events argue something, they are signs that point to a ce
顯示；證明
以證據指出某事為真
If facts, evidence, or events argue something, they are signs that point to a certain conclusion or indicate that it is true.
The latest figures argue that the economy is growing faster than expected.
最新數據顯示經濟成長比預期更快。
evidence argues that... for indicating a conclusion
Rania's research argues against the idea that students learn more effectively on their own.
Rania 的研究反駁了學生獨自學習效果更好的觀點。
The fact that fewer students left this year argues for the success of the new programme.
今年離校學生減少的事實證明了新方案的成功。
The medical report argues that regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease.
這份醫療報告顯示規律運動能降低心臟病風險。
- indicate
weaker; suggests rather than strongly points to
- suggest
less certain than 'argue' in this sense
- demonstrate
stronger; shows clearly with proof
文法句型
[evidence/data/research] argues that [clause]
[fact] argues for [noun]
用法筆記
The subject must be an inanimate noun — facts, evidence, data, research, or statistics. Never use a person as the subject in this sense. This is the only sense of 'argue' where the subject is not a person.