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argument — 名詞

  • argumentsingular
  • argumentsplural

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

爭吵；口角

兩人或多人激動的言語衝突

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.

Greta 為了誰該洗碗，跟她哥哥大吵了一架。

argument with [person] about [topic]

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

隔壁那對老夫妻又因為錢的事在爭吵。

have an argument over [topic]

常見搭配
  • have an argument
  • get into an argument
  • start an argument
  • settle an argument
  • heated argument
  • bitter argument
  • family argument
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

論點；理由

支持或反對某看法的理由

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.

Rashida 醫師提出了禁止超市使用塑膠袋的有力論點。

argument for [doing something]

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

律師的主要論點是，證人不可能看清楚那輛車。

argument + that-clause

常見搭配
  • make an argument
  • present an argument
  • put forward an argument
  • support an argument
  • convincing argument
  • weak argument
  • flaw in the argument
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'.

同根字

  • argue
    動詞B1
  • argumentative
    形容詞C1
  • arguably
    副詞C1
  • argumentation
    名詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • argument winner
  • argument starter

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • have an argument
  • get into an argument
  • settle an argument
  • win/lose an argument
  • make a strong argument
  • put forward an argument
  • the heart of the argument
  • for the sake of argument

介系詞搭配

  • argument with (someone)
  • argument about/over (a topic)
  • argument for/against (an idea)
  • in an argument