argue
argue
(argues, argued, arguing)
argue the toss
arguer
noun
语源
(argues, argued, arguing)
- [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。 - [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。
argue the toss
- (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
arguer
noun
语源
- Middle English : from Old French arguer, from Latin argutari 'prattle', frequentative of arguere 'make clear, prove, accuse'
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