argument
A set of reasons or evidence presented with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. It also commonly refers to a verbal disagreement or a heated exchange of diverging opinions.
例文
3 / 5We had a long argument about where to go on vacation this summer.
We had a long argument about where to go on vacation this summer.
The defense attorney presented a compelling argument to prove the defendant's innocence.
The defense attorney presented a compelling argument to prove the defendant's innocence.
I really don't want to get into an argument with you over something so minor.
I really don't want to get into an argument with you over something so minor.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'ment' at the end as standing for 'Mental'. An argument is a 'Mental' effort to prove your point.
クイックテスト
The scientist's ________ for climate change was based on twenty years of data.
正解!
正解は: a
例文
We had a long argument about where to go on vacation this summer.
everydayWe had a long argument about where to go on vacation this summer.
The defense attorney presented a compelling argument to prove the defendant's innocence.
formalThe defense attorney presented a compelling argument to prove the defendant's innocence.
I really don't want to get into an argument with you over something so minor.
informalI really don't want to get into an argument with you over something so minor.
The central argument of the professor's paper is that the industrial revolution was inevitable.
academicThe central argument of the professor's paper is that the industrial revolution was inevitable.
Management put forward a strong argument for increasing the budget for research and development.
businessManagement put forward a strong argument for increasing the budget for research and development.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
for the sake of argument
for the sake of argument
win an argument
win an argument
get into an argument
get into an argument
よく混同される語
An argument is typically more confrontational or aimed at proving a point, whereas a discussion is a more neutral or cooperative exchange of ideas.
使い方のコツ
In academic and formal contexts, an 'argument' is a positive thing—a structured piece of reasoning. In social contexts, it often carries a negative connotation of conflict.
よくある間違い
Many learners use 'argument' when they mean 'discussion' (a common false friend in Romance languages). Remember that an argument usually involves a clash of opinions.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'ment' at the end as standing for 'Mental'. An argument is a 'Mental' effort to prove your point.
語源
From the Latin 'argumentum', meaning 'evidence, ground, support, or proof'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western educational systems, being able to construct a 'strong argument' is considered one of the most important academic skills.
クイックテスト
The scientist's ________ for climate change was based on twenty years of data.
正解!
正解は: a
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