争论
A disagreement between people or groups, often involving the expression of strongly opposing views in a public or formal setting.
Examples
3 of 5他们为了一点小事发生了争论。
They had an argument over a small matter.
学术界对该理论存在广泛的争论。
There is widespread debate in academia regarding this theory.
别再争论了,这没意义。
Stop arguing; it's meaningless.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Two people competing (争) with words (论).
Quick Quiz
这篇文章引发了关于教育公平的____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 争论
Examples
他们为了一点小事发生了争论。
everydayThey had an argument over a small matter.
学术界对该理论存在广泛的争论。
formalThere is widespread debate in academia regarding this theory.
别再争论了,这没意义。
informalStop arguing; it's meaningless.
本文旨在探讨有关气候变化的争论。
academicThis paper aims to explore the debate surrounding climate change.
双方在合同条款上产生了争论。
businessBoth parties had a dispute over the contract terms.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
争论不休
argue endlessly
无可争论
indisputable
引发争论
trigger a controversy
Often Confused With
'争议' is more often a noun referring to the state of controversy, while '争论' is the act of arguing.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing two sides of an argument.
Common Mistakes
Confusing '争论' with '吵架' (a personal, often emotional quarrel).
Memory Tip
Two people competing (争) with words (论).
Word Origin
From '争' (struggle/strive) and '论' (discuss/discourse).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这篇文章引发了关于教育公平的____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 争论
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