dispute

• 名词，指两方或多方之间因某问题或主张而产生的分歧、争论或辩论。

A noun referring to a disagreement, argument, or debate between two or more parties over a particular issue or claim.

1. Argument or disagreementB1formal

   A serious disagreement or argument between two or more parties.

   争执或分歧

   • The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.
   • The dispute between the two companies was settled in court.
   • They tried to resolve the dispute through mediation.

   同义词altercationargumentclashcontretempsdisagreementfeudquarrelrowsquabblewrangle

   反义词accordagreementconcordconcurrenceconsensusharmony

2. Controversy or debateB2formal

   A public or formal debate about a particular issue.

   争论或辩论

   • There is a heated dispute over the new tax policy.
   • The dispute about climate change continues among scientists.
   • The dispute regarding the election results lasted for weeks.

   同义词altercationargumentcontentioncontroversydebatediscussiondisputation

   反义词accordagreementconsensusharmony

• 动词，用来表示争论、讨论某事，以及对某事的真实性或合理性表示怀疑。

A verb used to indicate the act of arguing or debating about something, or questioning the truth or validity of something.

1. B2formal

   To argue or debate about something, often with strong disagreement.

   争论

   • The lawyers disputed the terms of the contract for hours.
   • They disputed over the ownership of the land.
   • The two politicians disputed the validity of the election results.

   同义词arguebickerchallengecontestdebatequarrelquestionquibblesquabblewrangle

   反义词acceptacquiesceagreeconcur

2. Question or challengeB2formal

   To question the truth or validity of a statement or claim.

   质疑

   • The scientist disputed the findings of the study.
   • She disputed his version of the events.
   • Many experts dispute the accuracy of the report.

   同义词call into questionchallengecontestcontrovertdoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   反义词acceptacknowledgeagreeconcede