argue/'ɑːgjuː $ 'ɑːr-/

v.

➊ disagree with sb in words, often angrily

➋ give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.

v.

➊ [I] 争辩，争论：[argue with sb about/over sth] His parents often argue. 他的父母亲经常争吵。

◇She is arguing with her brother about which TV programme to watch. 她正和她的弟弟争论该看哪个电视节目。

➋ [I; T] 论证；说理：[argue for/against (doing) sth] I certainly will not argue against helping a kid. 我当然不会说理反对帮助小孩。

◇John argued for the money to buy the book. 约翰据理力争买这本书的钱。

◇[argue (that) ...] They argue that more goods should be transported by rail. 他们辩称更多的货物应该通过铁路运输。

音组-ue/-juː/

argue; barbecue; continue; rescue; value

常犯错误

✗ The couple started arguing for where to spend their holiday.

✓ The couple started arguing over where to spend their holiday. 这对夫妇开始争吵去哪儿度假。

辨析argue; debate; discuss; quarrel