disputes

IPA/dɪˈspjuːt/
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disputes — 名詞

  • disputessingular
  • disputesesplural

1. a serious situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries disagree,

1.名詞B1
釋義

紛爭；爭議

人們或團體之間嚴重的意見不合

a serious situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries disagree, especially over who owns something, who is right, or what should be done

例句

The two families had a long dispute over the land behind their houses.

那兩個家族為了屋後的土地發生了長期的紛爭。

over + topic of disagreement

The union and the management are trying to settle the pay dispute through talks.

工會與資方正試圖透過談判解決薪資爭議。

collocation: settle a dispute / pay dispute

常見搭配
  • settle a dispute
  • resolve a dispute
  • legal dispute
  • pay dispute
  • border dispute
  • dispute over something
  • dispute about something
  • dispute between two sides
同義詞
  • argument

    more general and can be casual; less formal than dispute

  • conflict

    stronger, may involve fighting or ongoing tension

  • disagreement

    less serious and less formal; can be small or large

  • controversy

    a public disagreement that involves many people over a long time

反義詞
  • agreement

    a situation where people share the same opinion

用法筆記

Often used in the context of law, business, or politics. Common verbs used with this sense include 'settle', 'resolve', 'have', 'be involved in'.

常見錯誤

They had a dispute about where to eat dinner.
They had an argument about where to eat dinner.
'dispute' is for more serious or official disagreements, not casual ones.

2. used to describe a fact or idea that is so clearly true that no reasonable perso

2.名詞B2
釋義

無可爭議

確定無疑、無法反駁

used to describe a fact or idea that is so clearly true that no reasonable person could argue against it

例句

It is beyond dispute that regular exercise improves both physical and mental health.

規律運動有益身心健康，這是無可爭議的事實。

pattern: it is beyond dispute that…

Her talent as a violinist is beyond dispute after winning three international awards.

她作為小提琴家的才華無可爭議——她已經贏得了三項國際大獎。

常見搭配
  • beyond dispute
  • it is beyond dispute that
同義詞
  • undeniable

    similar meaning but can be used as an adjective before nouns

  • indisputable

    stronger; impossible to question

  • certain

    broader; not limited to formal contexts

反義詞

文法句型

be + beyond dispute

it is beyond dispute that…

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed phrase 'beyond dispute'. This sense never appears without the preposition 'beyond'. Usually describes facts, evidence, or achievements that are widely accepted.

3. not yet proved true or correct; able to be doubted or argued about because the e

3.名詞B2
釋義

有疑問

尚未證實、可被質疑

not yet proved true or correct; able to be doubted or argued about because the evidence is not strong enough

例句

Whether Mayor Torres's plan to hire fifty new officers will lower crime in Austin is open to dispute.

Torres 市長僱用五十名新警員能否降低奧斯汀的犯罪率，仍有疑問。

pattern: whether…is open to dispute

Whether Mr. Daniel Obi correctly identified the suspect in the dimly lit parking lot is open to dispute.

Daniel Obi 先生在燈光昏暗的停車場是否正確指認了嫌疑人，仍有疑問。

常見搭配
  • open to dispute
  • be open to dispute
  • remain open to dispute
  • whether … is open to dispute
同義詞
  • debatable

    more common in everyday use; less formal

  • questionable

    stronger negative feeling; suggests doubt about truth

  • uncertain

    broader; not limited to formal contexts

反義詞

文法句型

open to dispute

whether … is open to dispute

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed phrase 'open to dispute'. Commonly appears with 'whether' clauses or nouns like 'claim', 'accuracy', 'finding'.

常見錯誤

The results of the test are open to dispute.' (when meaning the test hasn't been done yet)
The results of the test are open to dispute.' (when meaning people disagree about the results)
use this phrase when evidence exists but is debated, not when nothing has been decided yet.

4. in a situation where two or more people or groups disagree and the correct answe

4.名詞B2
釋義

爭議中

各方意見不同、尚未決定

in a situation where two or more people or groups disagree and the correct answer, owner, or decision has not yet been agreed on

例句

The ownership of the painting is still in dispute after the collector's death.

那幅畫的所有權在收藏家去世後仍有爭議。

collocation: in dispute

The exact number of people who attended the event is in dispute.

參加那場活動的確切人數仍有爭議。

常見搭配
  • in dispute
  • still in dispute
  • remain in dispute
  • be in dispute over
  • be in dispute between
同義詞
  • disputed

    adjective form; more flexible in sentence position

  • contested

    often used for competitions, elections, or legal cases

  • unsettled

    suggests no final decision has been reached

反義詞

文法句型

in dispute

be in dispute

remain in dispute

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed phrase 'in dispute'. The subject is usually a fact, number, claim, or piece of property that different sides disagree about.

disputes — 動詞

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • dispute resolution
  • dispute settlement
  • dispute arises
  • subject of dispute
  • matter in dispute

副詞搭配

  • hotly disputed
  • widely disputed
  • bitterly disputed
  • publicly disputed

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