argument
gb/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/ us/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
B1
Inglês
~ 900
vita, veszekedés, érv, érvelés, argumentum, paraméter
NOME
B1
1
vita
A2
veszekedés
B1
Padrão de uso:
an argument about [something]
They had a loud argument about politics.
Hangos vitájuk volt a politikáról.
I don't want to get into another argument with you.
Nem akarok megint vitába keveredni veled.
The meeting ended in an argument over budget cuts.
We had an argument about where to go on vacation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I had an argument with my friend.
Vitám volt a barátommal.
They are having an argument about the game.
Épp a játék miatt vitatkoznak.
We had an argument about dinner.
She won the argument.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'argument' with 'discussion', but 'argument' usually means there is disagreement or conflict.
Significado
An exchange of different opinions
Colocações
heated argument
|get into an argument
|win an argument
|have an argument
Sinónimos
dispute (A more formal or neutral term for a disagreement.)
Antónimos
agreement (A situation where people share the same opinion instead of opposing ones.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A talk between people who do not agree and may be angry.
A conversation in which people express opposing opinions, often in an emotional way.
NOME
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
an argument for/against [something]
She made a strong argument for changing the law.
Erős érvet hozott fel a törvény megváltoztatása mellett.
His main argument against the proposal was cost.
A javaslat elleni fő érve a költség volt.
The lawyer presented her arguments clearly.
This is a convincing argument in favor of renewable energy.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He made an argument for the new plan.
Érvet hozott fel az új terv mellett.
Her argument was very strong.
Nagyon erős volt az érve.
I do not agree with your argument.
We listened to his argument against the idea.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think 'argument' here means a fight, but in this sense it means a reason or point in a discussion or writing.
Significado
A reason supporting an idea
Colocações
strong argument
|make an argument
|support an argument
|convincing argument
Sinónimos
reasoning (Focuses more on the process of thinking logically.)
Antónimos
counterargument (An opposing reason presented to challenge the original claim.)
Temas
education
|logic
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A reason you give to show your idea is right.
A statement or set of reasons presented to persuade others that something is true or right.
NOME
B2
TECHNICAL
3
argumentum
C1
paraméter
B2
The function takes two arguments: width and height.
A függvény két argumentumot vár: a szélességet és a magasságot.
You can pass the filename as an argument to the command.
A fájlnevet argumentumként adhatod át a parancsnak.
Arguments must be given in the correct order.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This function needs two arguments.
Ehhez a függvényhez két argumentum kell.
We pass an argument to the program.
Argumentumot adunk át a programnak.
The program uses arguments from the user.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'argument' with 'parameter'; in programming, 'argument' is the actual value you send to a function.
Significado
Value given to a program function
Colocações
pass an argument
|function arguments
|command-line arguments
Sinónimos
parameter (Often used interchangeably, though 'parameter' can refer to the variable defined by a function and 'argument' to the value passed.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|science
|education
Definição
In computer programming, information you give to a function so it can work.
In computing, a value or piece of data passed to a function, procedure, or command in order to modify its operation or provide input.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
argument
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
US/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
Sílabas e acento
ar - gu - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: argument
- Plural: argument, arguments
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- She always tries to win every argument.
- He won the argument by showing clear evidence.