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contend

释义

contend

verb

UK /kənˈtend/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	contend
he/she/it	contends
present participle	contending
past tense	contended
past participle	contended

1
transitive formalto claim that something is true
contend that:
Critics of the school system contend that not enough emphasis is placed on creativity.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
intransitive to compete against someone, for example for a victory or for power
contend for:
The two teams contending for the championship are very evenly matched.
Synonyms and related words
To compete, or to try to win
compete
vie
contend

phrasal verbs

contend with

contend

verb

US /kənˈtend/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	contend
he/she/it	contends
present participle	contending
past tense	contended
past participle	contended

1
transitive formalto claim that something is true
contend that:
Critics of the school system contend that not enough emphasis is placed on creativity.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
intransitive to compete against someone, for example for a victory or for power
Contending gangs fought for control of the area.
contend for:
The two teams contending for the championship are very evenly matched.
Synonyms and related words
To compete, or to try to win
compete
vie
contend

phrasal verbs

contend with

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