英語

argument

gb/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/ us/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
B1 英語
~ 900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 event
1

An exchange of different opinions

A talk between people who do not agree and may be angry.

用法パターン: an argument about [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'argument' with 'discussion', but 'argument' usually means there is disagreement or conflict.
類義語
dispute (A more formal or neutral term for a disagreement.)
対義語
agreement (A situation where people share the same opinion instead of opposing ones.)
コロケーション
heated argument |get into an argument |win an argument |have an argument
テーマ
emotions |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They had a loud argument about politics.
  • I don't want to get into another argument with you.
  • The meeting ended in an argument over budget cuts.
  • We had an argument about where to go on vacation.
学習者向け例文
  • I had an argument with my friend.
  • They are having an argument about the game.
  • We had an argument about dinner.
  • She won the argument.
名詞 B2 entity
2

A reason supporting an idea

A reason you give to show your idea is right.

用法パターン: an argument for/against [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think 'argument' here means a fight, but in this sense it means a reason or point in a discussion or writing.
類義語
reasoning (Focuses more on the process of thinking logically.)
対義語
counterargument (An opposing reason presented to challenge the original claim.)
コロケーション
strong argument |make an argument |support an argument |convincing argument
テーマ
education |logic |debate |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She made a strong argument for changing the law.
  • His main argument against the proposal was cost.
  • The lawyer presented her arguments clearly.
  • This is a convincing argument in favor of renewable energy.
学習者向け例文
  • He made an argument for the new plan.
  • Her argument was very strong.
  • I do not agree with your argument.
  • We listened to his argument against the idea.
名詞 technical B2 entity
3

Value given to a program function

In computer programming, information you give to a function so it can work.

よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'argument' with 'parameter'; in programming, 'argument' is the actual value you send to a function.
類義語
parameter (Often used interchangeably, though 'parameter' can refer to the variable defined by a function and 'argument' to the value passed.)
コロケーション
pass an argument |function arguments |command-line arguments
テーマ
technology |computing |science |education
例文
  • The function takes two arguments: width and height.
  • You can pass the filename as an argument to the command.
  • Arguments must be given in the correct order.
学習者向け例文
  • This function needs two arguments.
  • We pass an argument to the program.
  • The program uses arguments from the user.
文法
辞書形
argument
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
US/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
音節・強勢
ar - gu - ment (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: argument
  • Plural: argument, arguments
関連語
Forms
arguments noun
Core family
argue verb B1 argumentative adjective
Related words
arguable adjective arguably adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unarguable adjective
Advanced or less common
argumentation noun
表現

for the sake of argument

1
/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Assume something just for discussion

Pretend something is true so we can talk about it, even if it might not be true.

例文
  • Let's say, for the sake of argument, that he is right.
  • For the sake of argument, imagine we double our budget.

pick an argument

1
/pˈɪk ən ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase informal

Start a disagreement on purpose

To try to start a fight or disagreement with someone.

例文
  • He picked an argument with me over nothing.
  • Stop picking arguments with your coworkers.

win an argument

1
/wˈɪn ən ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Convince others in a disagreement

To make other people agree with you in a disagreement.

例文
  • She always tries to win every argument.
  • He won the argument by showing clear evidence.

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