英语词汇“contentious”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

单词	contentious
释义	con·ten·tious \kənˈtenchəs\ adjective Etymology: Middle English contenciose, from Latin contentiosus, from contentio contention + -osus -ose, -ous 1. a. : given to contention : marked by an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes < a contentious nature > b. : engaged in, employed in, or serving to carry on contention < contentious language > < contentious objection > < the most contentious, quarrelsome, disagreeing crew — George Berkeley > 2. : likely to cause contention : apt to arouse argument, conflict, or marked difference of opinion < a contentious argument > < a contentious issue > 3. : relating to or involving the litigation of differences between contending parties Synonyms: see belligerent
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