contend

• 用于表示争斗、竞争或在争论或讨论中坚持立场的动作的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of struggling, competing, or asserting a position in an argument or dispute.

1. Assert or argueB2formal

   To state or claim something as true, especially in a debate or argument.

   主张

   • The lawyer contended that the evidence was insufficient.
   • Many scientists contend that climate change is man-made.
   • She contended that her client was innocent.

   同义词allegeargueassertavowclaimdeclareholdinsistmaintain

2. Compete or struggleB2formal

   To compete against someone or something in order to achieve something.

   竞争

   • Three athletes are contending for the gold medal.
   • The company must contend with fierce competition in the market.
   • He contended with his rival for the championship title.

   同义词battlecompetefightgrapplestrivestruggletusslevie

   反义词collaboratecooperate

3. Deal with a problemB2formal

   To struggle or deal with a difficult situation or problem.

   应对问题

   • She had to contend with a lot of criticism after the speech.
   • The team is contending with budget cuts this year.
   • He contended with his own doubts before making the decision.

   同义词confrontcopedealfacegrapplehandlemanagestrugglewrestle