美[k?n?t?n??n] 1 . He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.
他有望在歐洲錦標賽代表隊中獲得一席之地。
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2 . This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
這一證據證實了他們的觀點，即此次突發暴力事件是有預謀的。
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3 . A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies.
發生爭執的一個根源就是國營公司的私有化方案。
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4 . The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
爭來爭去無非是空調溫度。
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5 . Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention .
有足夠的調查證據支持這個觀點。
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1.a point asserted as part of an argument
2.a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement;
they were involved in a violent argument
3.the act of competing as for profit or a prize;
the teams were in fierce contention for first place
