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argument2 noun have an argument with sb 和某人争吵arguments for and against sth 支持和反对某事的论据 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ reason 另见reason条argument ♦︎ case ♦︎ defence ♦︎ pleaThese are all words for a reason or set of reasons that sb uses to show that sth is true or correct. 这些词均表示论据、论点、理由。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an argument / a case / a defence for / against sth◆a strong / robust / legal argument / case / defence◆to put forward / strengthen / weaken an argument / a case / a defence◆to support an argument / a case■ argument [countable] a reason or set of reasons that sb uses to show that sth is true or correct 论据；论点；理由◆There are strong arguments for and against childhood vaccinations.支持和反对儿童接种疫苗的双方都有强有力的论据。◆His argument was that public spending must be reduced.他的论点是公共开支必须缩减。◆He was able to see both sides of the argument.他能够一分为二地看待这个论点。 see also argue ⇨ claim verb ■ case [countable, usually singular] a set of facts or arguments that support one side in a trial or discussion （在审判或讨论中支持一方的）论据，事实，理由◆Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in court).我们的律师认为我们论据不足，无法赢得官司。◆The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals.报告充分阐明了增加医院经费的理由。◆the case for the defence / prosecution有利于被告／原告的论据◆the case for / against private education支持／反对实行私立学校教育的理由■ defence (BrE) (NAmE defense) [countable] what is said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime; the act of presenting this argument in court （法庭上的）辩护，辩词，答辩◆Her defence was that she was somewhere completely different at the time of the crime.她的辩词是案发时她根本就不在现场。◆He wanted to conduct his own defence.他想做自辩。▸ defend verb [transitive, intransitive] ◆He has announced that he will defend himself in the case.他宣称要在这个案子里为自己辩护。◆Who's defending?谁在辩护？■ plea / /pliː/ / [countable] (always followed by of 总是后接of) (law 法律) a reason given to a court for doing or not doing sth （向法庭提供的）理由，借口，辩解◆He was charged with murder, but got off on a plea of insanity.他被控犯了谋杀罪，但以精神失常为由逃过了惩罚。▸ plead verb [transitive] ◆They hired a top lawyer to plead their case.他们聘请了一名最好的律师帮他们陈述案情。 |