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词汇 argument
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Definition of argument in English:

argument

noun ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)ntˈɑrɡjəmənt
  • 1An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

    激烈的争吵,争执;争论

    I've had an argument with my father

    我跟我父亲吵了一场。

    heated arguments over public spending

    关于公共开支的激烈争论。

    mass noun there was some argument about the decision

    对于这一决定发生了一些争论。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The workers had a heated argument with the police a number of times.
    • She was having a heated argument with Guy about the vote that was coming around.
    • The two men in the car began a heated argument with the family before making a phone call.
    • I'm sure Max is writing in good faith here, so let's address this tiresome argument once and for all.
    • Apparently, there had been some sort of scuffle and a heated argument.
    • Miranda was having a heated argument with a dark haired short girl, dressed in skimpy clothing.
    • I could tell there was not only no way around this, but it was going to be my first heated argument with my mom in three years.
    • Following the accident, heated arguments were exchanged between the two parties which later resulted in a scuffle.
    • I didn't see it but after the debate a few students approached the MP and had a heated argument with her, one guy went so far as to say she wasn't welcome here.
    • It is alleged he got involved in a heated argument with the supervisor after she made the request at short notice.
    • Why aren't there any debates and heated arguments?
    • Then I got into a heated argument with the snotty salesman who would not allow me to test it outside!
    • She allegedly set fire to the building following a heated argument with her partner.
    • Of course, after a heated argument with Guy, she had become more convinced of her choice.
    • The adults were in a heated argument with another patient who was waiting to be seen in a clinic near the ATM.
    • Last spring, I got into a heated argument with a bunch of lawyers about judicial activism.
    • I did not have the energy to engage in an argument or a heated debate about who had the right of way and who was wrong.
    • A heated argument and a fistfight broke out whereupon the student council began to agitate for the transfer of seven of the staff involved.
    • After a heated argument with a male friend, he said I was passive aggressive.
    • Apparently married bliss was intermittent, for the couple fell into a heated argument.
    Synonyms
    quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation, feud, dissension, war of words, contretemps, exchange of views
    debate, discussion, discourse, disputation, controversy
    informal tiff, barney, set-to, dust-up, bust-up, shouting/slanging match, spat, ding-dong, falling-out
    British informal row
    British informal, Sport afters
    Scottish informal rammy
  • 2A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.

    there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal

    有充足理由提出正式上诉。

    with clause he rejected the argument that keeping the facility would be costly

    对于维持设施花费巨大这一理由他表示不接受。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • That case was cited in Pirelli in support of the argument that, since in that case there was economic loss when the chimney was built, the cause of action arose then.
    • However, this supports the argument that short leases meant tenants were accountable.
    • This appears to support the overall argument that some former stalking victims may go on to victimise others they perceive as threatening in some way.
    • The subsequent mortgages to his brother provide a somewhat objective support for his argument that he was indeed indebted to Dieter.
    • Their results support the argument that the supply of loans to real estate is not perfectly elastic.
    • Two museum exhibitions support the argument that contemporary New Zealand fashion ignores its own past.
    • The fact that the men and dogs disappeared into caravans parked in a lay-by near to the field supports the argument that the dogs had just strayed.
    • However, there are a number of reasons that would support an argument that the move was acceptable.
    • It makes this assertion in support of its argument that a longer sublease would have been easier to market than a shorter sublease.
    • The claimant do not identify any legal or factual basis to support their argument that the policy should not apply to them.
    • Then in other news today, I see the argument that ideas in advertising should be paid for based on its usage.
    • There is a strong argument that similar specialist centres should be designated for other lysosomal storage disorders.
    • Mr. Drabble relied upon two cases in particular in support of his argument that the delays were unlawful.
    • This argument has lent some support to the argument that we in fact live in an open universe.
    • This supports the argument that you should actively shop around to find a better deal.
    • The latest edition of the index supports the argument that the rate of increase in national house prices is tending to moderate.
    • The same line of thought was used to support an argument that two people could manually collect the information needed for purchasing.
    • First, they support the argument that intellectual property is a cultural phenomenon as well as an economic one.
    • This supports the defence argument that they were in the possession of the building at all times.
    • The income v.s. apartment ratio is a key theory foundation for the argument that we should not compare Shanghai and New York City.
    Synonyms
    reasoning, line of reasoning, logic, case
    defence, justification, vindication, apology, explanation, rationalization
    evidence, reasons, grounds
    argumentation, polemic
    assertion, declaration, claim, plea, contention, expostulation, demonstration
  • 3Mathematics Logic
    An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value. For example, in the expression y = F(x₁, x₂), the arguments of the function F are x₁ and x₂, and the value is y.

    〔数,逻〕自变数

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I.e., in the equation, x + y = z, x and y are the arguments to the addition function, and z is the value.
    • Abel's theorem states that any such sum can be expressed as a fixed number p of these integrals, with integration arguments that are algebraic functions of the original arguments.
    • With Davenport he showed that any real indefinite diagonal quadratic form, in 5 or more variables, takes arbitrarily small values for nonzero integral arguments.
    1. 3.1
      another term for amplitude (sense 4)
  • 4Linguistics
    Any of the noun phrases in a clause that are related directly to the verb, typically the subject, direct object, and indirect object.

    〔语言学〕主词,受词(多指主语、直接宾语和间接宾语)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Section 3 shows that the operation ARG allows a satisfying analysis of prefixes and particles that introduce new arguments to the verb.
    • This paper focuses on the semantics of implicit arguments and compares it with that of explicit indefinites.
    • It does not contain a semantic predicate, either, because the anaphor is not an argument of the verb.
    • Tagalog allows other arguments to be subjects.
  • 5archaic A summary of the subject matter of a book.

    〈古〉书的内容提要

    Synonyms
    theme, topic, subject matter
    gist, outline, summary, synopsis, abstract, precis
    plot, storyline

Phrases

  • for the sake of argument

    • As a basis for discussion or reasoning.

      作为讨论(或论证)的基础

      suppose, for the sake of argument, that this is the legal position
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Suppose for the sake of argument that the government controls the export of capital.
      • Suppose, however, for the sake of argument, that he lied.
      • The examples that follow are discussed simply for the sake of argument because they do not occur in Hebrew historiography.
      • Let us suppose, just for the sake of argument, that some big-time editor reads a self-published novel and decides to offer the writer a two-book contract on the strength of it.
      • Let us suppose, for the sake of argument, that this guard did in fact stop to think things over carefully.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'process of reasoning'): via Old French from Latin argumentum, from arguere 'make clear, prove, accuse'.

Definition of argument in US English:

argument

nounˈärɡyəməntˈɑrɡjəmənt
  • 1An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

    激烈的争吵,争执;争论

    I've had an argument with my father

    我跟我父亲吵了一场。

    heated arguments over public spending

    关于公共开支的激烈争论。

    there was some argument about the decision

    对于这一决定发生了一些争论。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The workers had a heated argument with the police a number of times.
    • Then I got into a heated argument with the snotty salesman who would not allow me to test it outside!
    • The adults were in a heated argument with another patient who was waiting to be seen in a clinic near the ATM.
    • It is alleged he got involved in a heated argument with the supervisor after she made the request at short notice.
    • I didn't see it but after the debate a few students approached the MP and had a heated argument with her, one guy went so far as to say she wasn't welcome here.
    • Of course, after a heated argument with Guy, she had become more convinced of her choice.
    • After a heated argument with a male friend, he said I was passive aggressive.
    • Following the accident, heated arguments were exchanged between the two parties which later resulted in a scuffle.
    • Miranda was having a heated argument with a dark haired short girl, dressed in skimpy clothing.
    • Why aren't there any debates and heated arguments?
    • She was having a heated argument with Guy about the vote that was coming around.
    • Last spring, I got into a heated argument with a bunch of lawyers about judicial activism.
    • The two men in the car began a heated argument with the family before making a phone call.
    • I could tell there was not only no way around this, but it was going to be my first heated argument with my mom in three years.
    • I'm sure Max is writing in good faith here, so let's address this tiresome argument once and for all.
    • She allegedly set fire to the building following a heated argument with her partner.
    • I did not have the energy to engage in an argument or a heated debate about who had the right of way and who was wrong.
    • Apparently, there had been some sort of scuffle and a heated argument.
    • Apparently married bliss was intermittent, for the couple fell into a heated argument.
    • A heated argument and a fistfight broke out whereupon the student council began to agitate for the transfer of seven of the staff involved.
    Synonyms
    quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation, feud, dissension, war of words, contretemps, exchange of views
  • 2A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

    理由,证据,说理,论证

    there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal

    有充足理由提出正式上诉。

    with clause he rejected the argument that keeping the facility would be costly

    对于维持设施花费巨大这一理由他表示不接受。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There is a strong argument that similar specialist centres should be designated for other lysosomal storage disorders.
    • This appears to support the overall argument that some former stalking victims may go on to victimise others they perceive as threatening in some way.
    • That case was cited in Pirelli in support of the argument that, since in that case there was economic loss when the chimney was built, the cause of action arose then.
    • This argument has lent some support to the argument that we in fact live in an open universe.
    • First, they support the argument that intellectual property is a cultural phenomenon as well as an economic one.
    • This supports the argument that you should actively shop around to find a better deal.
    • The subsequent mortgages to his brother provide a somewhat objective support for his argument that he was indeed indebted to Dieter.
    • Two museum exhibitions support the argument that contemporary New Zealand fashion ignores its own past.
    • This supports the defence argument that they were in the possession of the building at all times.
    • The fact that the men and dogs disappeared into caravans parked in a lay-by near to the field supports the argument that the dogs had just strayed.
    • It makes this assertion in support of its argument that a longer sublease would have been easier to market than a shorter sublease.
    • However, there are a number of reasons that would support an argument that the move was acceptable.
    • However, this supports the argument that short leases meant tenants were accountable.
    • The income v.s. apartment ratio is a key theory foundation for the argument that we should not compare Shanghai and New York City.
    • Then in other news today, I see the argument that ideas in advertising should be paid for based on its usage.
    • Their results support the argument that the supply of loans to real estate is not perfectly elastic.
    • Mr. Drabble relied upon two cases in particular in support of his argument that the delays were unlawful.
    • The same line of thought was used to support an argument that two people could manually collect the information needed for purchasing.
    • The latest edition of the index supports the argument that the rate of increase in national house prices is tending to moderate.
    • The claimant do not identify any legal or factual basis to support their argument that the policy should not apply to them.
    Synonyms
    reasoning, line of reasoning, logic, case
  • 3Logic Mathematics
    An independent variable associated with a function and determining the value of the function. For example, in the expression y = F(x₁, x₂), the arguments of the function F are x₁ and x₂, and the value is y.

    〔数,逻〕自变数

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I.e., in the equation, x + y = z, x and y are the arguments to the addition function, and z is the value.
    • Abel's theorem states that any such sum can be expressed as a fixed number p of these integrals, with integration arguments that are algebraic functions of the original arguments.
    • With Davenport he showed that any real indefinite diagonal quadratic form, in 5 or more variables, takes arbitrarily small values for nonzero integral arguments.
    1. 3.1
      another term for amplitude (sense 4)
    2. 3.2Computing A value or address passed to a procedure or function at the time of call.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Depending on the arguments passed, it can display system power status, or it can be used to initiate system standby/suspend transition.
      • Density files can be used as functions passed as an argument to the isosurface object.
      • To pass arguments to an invoked component, place a comma between the component's name and a list of name, value pairs.
      • It does all this from the command line by passing arguments to various Perl scripts, such as this one.
      • The actual work is done in the story subroutine, which is passed six arguments when invoked by Blosxom, corresponding to a number of items having to do with the entry.
    3. 3.3 The middle term in a syllogism.
  • 4Linguistics
    Any of the noun phrases in a clause that are related directly to the verb, typically the subject, direct object, and indirect object.

    〔语言学〕主词,受词(多指主语、直接宾语和间接宾语)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Section 3 shows that the operation ARG allows a satisfying analysis of prefixes and particles that introduce new arguments to the verb.
    • Tagalog allows other arguments to be subjects.
    • It does not contain a semantic predicate, either, because the anaphor is not an argument of the verb.
    • This paper focuses on the semantics of implicit arguments and compares it with that of explicit indefinites.
  • 5archaic A summary of the subject matter of a book.

    〈古〉书的内容提要

    Synonyms
    theme, topic, subject matter

Phrases

  • for the sake of argument

    • As a basis for discussion or reasoning.

      作为讨论(或论证)的基础

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Let us suppose, just for the sake of argument, that some big-time editor reads a self-published novel and decides to offer the writer a two-book contract on the strength of it.
      • Let us suppose, for the sake of argument, that this guard did in fact stop to think things over carefully.
      • Suppose, however, for the sake of argument, that he lied.
      • Suppose for the sake of argument that the government controls the export of capital.
      • The examples that follow are discussed simply for the sake of argument because they do not occur in Hebrew historiography.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘process of reasoning’): via Old French from Latin argumentum, from arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.

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