to contend
01
竞争, 争夺
to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory
Intransitive: to contend for a prize
例子
Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.
来自全国各地的队伍将在本周末争夺冠军头衔。
Several athletes contended for the gold medal in the marathon.
几位运动员在马拉松比赛中争夺金牌。
02
竞争, 争斗
to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle
Intransitive: to contend
例子
The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill.
两位拳击手将在冠军赛中角逐，以决心和技巧争夺冠军头衔。
Rival gangs in the city often contend over territory, leading to conflicts and confrontations.
城市中的敌对帮派经常为地盘争斗，导致冲突和对峙。
03
主张, 辩护
to argue the truth of something
Transitive: to contend that
例子
The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court.
律师辩称，根据法庭上提交的新证据，她的当事人是无辜的。
He contended that climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems.
他主张气候变化对全球生态系统构成严重威胁。
04
争论, 辩论
to engage in a debate or argument by presenting opposing views
Intransitive
例子
The panelists contended fiercely over the topic of climate change.
小组成员就气候变化的话题激烈争论。
During the trial, the lawyers contended over the interpretation of the evidence.
在审判期间，律师们对证据的解释进行了争论。
05
争论, 争执
to argue or dispute about something
Transitive: to contend sth
例子
The two neighbors contended the property boundary in court.
两个邻居在法庭上争夺财产边界。
Activists contended the government's decision to build on protected land.
活动人士争论政府在保护土地上建设的决定。
