argument
gb/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/ us/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
B1
Anh
~ 900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
event
1
An exchange of different opinions
A talk between people who do not agree and may be angry.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an argument about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'argument' with 'discussion', but 'argument' usually means there is disagreement or conflict.
Từ đồng nghĩa
dispute (A more formal or neutral term for a disagreement.)
Từ trái nghĩa
agreement (A situation where people share the same opinion instead of opposing ones.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
heated argument
|get into an argument
|win an argument
|have an argument
Chủ đề
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Danh từ
B2
entity
2
A reason supporting an idea
A reason you give to show your idea is right.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an argument for/against [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes think 'argument' here means a fight, but in this sense it means a reason or point in a discussion or writing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
reasoning (Focuses more on the process of thinking logically.)
Từ trái nghĩa
counterargument (An opposing reason presented to challenge the original claim.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
strong argument
|make an argument
|support an argument
|convincing argument
Chủ đề
education
|logic
|debate
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Danh từ
technical
B2
entity
3
Value given to a program function
In computer programming, information you give to a function so it can work.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'argument' with 'parameter'; in programming, 'argument' is the actual value you send to a function.
Từ đồng nghĩa
parameter (Often used interchangeably, though 'parameter' can refer to the variable defined by a function and 'argument' to the value passed.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
pass an argument
|function arguments
|command-line arguments
Chủ đề
technology
|computing
|science
|education
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This function needs two arguments.
- We pass an argument to the program.
- The program uses arguments from the user.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
argument
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
US/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ar - gu - ment (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: argument
- Plural: argument, arguments
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- She always tries to win every argument.
- He won the argument by showing clear evidence.