contend [kən'tend]

英汉解释

vi. 竞争；奋斗；斗争；争论
vt. 主张；为...斗争

同义词

v. compete，contest，debate，postulate

词汇辨析

compete，contend，contest，rival
这些动词均可表示“竞争”之意。

参考例句

1. They have to contend against draught every year.
他们每年都得与干旱做斗争。
2. Do they contend for the champion in the host country?
对了，最后的冠军争夺战是在举办国进行吗？
3. Many contend that we have already contaminated the world beyond repair.
许多人认为我们已经把世界污染得无法修复。

英英解释

v.
  1. maintain or assert
  2. have an argument about something
  3. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
  4. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
  5. come to terms or deal successfully with
  6. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

网络释义

contend
竞争; 争辩; 斗争; 争论;
contend against
与...搏斗; 与...竞争; 争斗;
Ion Contend
离子含量;
contend over
向请教;
contend argue
争辩，主张;