argue
vi.辩论，争论 vt.辩论，论证；说服，劝说
释义2：
argue
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◙ (argues, argued, arguing)1. [reporting verb] give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view• （为支持某一想法、行动或理论而）提出理由（或证据）（多用于说服他人同意自己观点） »[with clause] sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced. 社会学家提出证据认为工业社会中的不平等现象正在减少。 »[with direct speech] ‘It stands to reason,’ she argued. “这完全有道理，”她据理力争道。 [with obj.] (argue someone into/out of)persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons• 给出理由以说服某人（不）做 »I tried to argue him out of it. 我试图劝他别这样做。2. [no obj.] exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way• 激烈地争论，争执；争吵 »don't argue with me. 别跟我争了。 »I wasn't going to argue with a gun. 我可不想和大炮去争论什么。 »[with obj.] she was too tired to argue the point. 她太累了，不想再就这一点争论了。【IDIOMS】
◘ argue the toss1. (informal, chiefly Brit.)dispute a decision or choice already made• [非正式， 主英] 对已成定局的事加以争论【派生】
♦ arguer noun【语源】
1. Middle English : from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari 'prattle', frequentative of arguere 'make clear, prove, accuse'
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