argument 
: 争吵 争论 观点 论据 
argument 
argument ☊ 
đối số like: argument → →
(1) (zero in the middle of numbers, e.g. 101) (2) reason, argument
(3) secondary ☊
lẽ ☊ with the argument that, for the reason that ☊ với lập luận là ☊ 2366
Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. ☊ Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy. ☊ to win/lose an argument ☊ argument ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
argument with sb: She got into an argument with the teacher. ☊ argument ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
a complex argument/problem/subject ☊ complex ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
the core of the argument ☊ core ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
Some people disagree with this argument. ☊ disagree ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
a friendly argument ☊ friendly ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
to hear both sides of the argument ☊ hear ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
a logical argument ☊ logical ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. ☊ powerful ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. ☊ save ☊
I can see both sides of the argument. ☊ see ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
We heard both sides of the argument. ☊ side ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
You're always trying to start an argument. ☊ start ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
I'd like to take my argument a stage further. ☊ take ☊
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. ☊ tired ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
weak arguments ☊ weak ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
I had an argument with my boss. ☊ with ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
argument ☊ j’ai entendu des arguments peu convain- cants ☊
thèse ☊ vous avez publié cette thèse? ☊