late 14c., "strife," from Old French contention, from Latin contentionem (nominative contentio), from content-, past participle stem of contendere (see contend).
实用例句
1. He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.
他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。
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2. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。
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3. A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies.
发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。
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4. The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
争来争去无非是空调温度。
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5. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.
