contend

🇺🇸 /kənˈtend/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈtend/
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标签 TOP10000Oxford5000
verb
C1

to claim something is true, especially in a disagreement

I contend that this plan will not work.

我主张这个计划不会成功。

C1

to compete with others to get something

The teams contend for the championship title.

各队争夺冠军头衔。

translation

v. 主张, 竞争

词形变化

3rd Present contends
Past contended
Perfect contended
Progressive contending