counterargument
counterargument — 名詞
1. a reason or group of reasons given to show that an opinion or plan is wrong
反駁論點
為反對某觀點或計畫而提出的理由
a reason or group of reasons given to show that an opinion or plan is wrong
Gabriel raised a strong counterargument against building the new shopping mall.
Gabriel 提出強而有力的反駁論點，反對興建新的購物中心。
raise a counterargument against + noun
The science teacher asked the students to prepare a counterargument before the debate.
自然科老師要學生在辯論前準備好反駁論點。
prepare a counterargument before an event
Every time Nora suggested a plan, her brother offered a counterargument.
每次 Nora 提出計畫，她哥哥都會提出反駁論點。
During the meeting, no one could find a counterargument to the lawyer's points.
會議中，沒有人能對律師的論點提出反駁。
Daichi's counterargument convinced the committee to reject the original proposal.
Daichi 的反駁論點說服委員會否決了原本的提案。
- rebuttal
more formal; often a structured reply in debates or law
- objection
a single point of disagreement, not always a full argument
- refutation
stresses proving the other side wrong, not just opposing
- supporting argument
reasons given for an idea rather than against it
文法句型
counterargument to + noun
counterargument against + noun
用法筆記
Takes 'to' or 'against' before what it opposes: a counterargument to a claim, a counterargument against a policy. Typical verbs are make, raise, offer, and present.