中文意思

C1verb formal 3K

Contend

争辩, 竞争

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/

Contend 的意思

to say that something is true, especially in an argument

在争论中说某事是真的

In simple words: to compete or argue for something

竞争或争夺某物

Contend 例句

• I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.我会认为部长在这个问题上的想法是有缺陷的。
• Three armed groups were contending for power.三个武装团体在争夺权力。

如何使用 Contend

Use 'contend' largely in formal settings, such as academic writing or debates. Avoid using it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'argue' might be more appropriate.

‘Contend’ 主要用在正式场合，比如学术写作或辩论。在日常对话中要避免使用，因为像‘argue’这样的词可能更合适。

Grammar pattern

contend + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'can-tend' — imagine you can tend to a garden while competing with weeds.

相关单词

Collocations with Contend

• contend that
• contend for
• contend with
• contend against
• strongly contend

Synonyms for Contend

• maintain

Opposites of Contend

• yield
• accept
• relinquish

Common mistakes with Contend

• Confused with 'content' in writing contexts.
• Using 'contend' without an object (e.g., 'I contend' should be followed by a statement).
• Incorrectly using 'contend' as a synonym for 'understand'.

关于 Contend 的常见问题

Contend 是什么意思？

竞争或争夺某物

Contend 的中文意思是什么？

竞争或争夺某物

Contend 的定义是什么？

在争论中说某事是真的

如何在句子中使用 Contend？

I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.

能再举一个 Contend 的例子吗？

Three armed groups were contending for power.

Contend 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 maintain。

Contend 的反义词是什么？

相反的意思包括 yield, accept, relinquish。

哪些词和 Contend 搭配？

它常与 contend that, contend for, contend with, contend against, strongly contend 搭配。

使用 Contend 时常见的错误有哪些？

Confused with 'content' in writing contexts. Using 'contend' without an object (e.g., 'I contend' should be followed by a statement). Incorrectly using 'contend' as a synonym for 'understand'.

Contend 怎么发音？

US: /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtend/","/kənˈtendz/","/kənˈtendɪd/","/kənˈtendɪŋ/"]/。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

Contend 是正式还是非正式？

"Contend" 是正式用语，适合商务、职场或学术对话。

什么时候该用 Contend？

‘Contend’ 主要用在正式场合，比如学术写作或辩论。在日常对话中要避免使用，因为像‘argue’这样的词可能更合适。

Contend 是什么 CEFR 等级？

"Contend" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 C1 等级。