1. to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them
爭吵，爭論
My parents are always arguing about money.
我的父母總是為了錢爭吵。
They argued for hours without reaching an agreement.
他們爭論了好幾個小時，還是沒有達成共識。
Argue Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
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快速理解
What does "Argue" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Argue"?
「argue」主要指透過言語表達不同意見，從理性辯論到激烈爭吵都包含在內。
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爭論、爭吵
EN: to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them
翻譯: 生氣地與某人說話，表達不同意見；爭吵。
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論證、主張
EN: to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, or theory
翻譯: 提出理由來支持或反對某個想法、行動或理論；主張。
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爭辯、辯論
EN: to discuss something with someone who has a different opinion
翻譯: 與持不同意見的人討論某事；辯論。
小提醒：注意「argue for/against something」表示「贊成/反對某事」，是提出論點支持或反對，不一定是吵架。例如：He argued for stricter environmental laws.（他主張制定更嚴格的環保法律。）
發音（How to Pronounce "Argue" in English）
How to pronounce "Argue" in English?"Argue" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Argue" from YouTube Videos
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“so that's really important: to be just having open, transparent conversations, well-organized conversations that are not designed to argue or to create fights, but to really just share how you feel about the current situation, the company, how its organized, who's doing what?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Argue"?How does "Argue" change by context?
2. to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, or theory
論證，提出理由
He argued that the plan was too expensive.
他論證說這個計畫太昂貴了。
She argued in favor of stricter environmental laws.
她提出理由支持更嚴格的環境法規。
3. to persuade someone by giving reasons
說服，勸說
I tried to argue him into coming with us.
我試圖說服他跟我們一起去。
She argued her boss out of making the risky investment.
她說服她的老闆放棄了那項風險投資。
4. to show or suggest something clearly
顯示，表明
The data argues for a change in strategy.
這些數據顯示我們需要改變策略。
His success argues a high level of talent.
他的成功表明他具有很高的天賦。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Argue"?How to make natural sentences with "Argue"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| argue + (that) + clause | 主張，認為 | He argued that the plan was too risky. (他主張這個計畫風險太高。) |
| argue + about/over + noun | 為…爭論，爭吵 | They are always arguing about money. (他們總是為錢爭吵。) |
| argue + with + person | 與某人爭論 | Don't argue with your teacher. (不要和你的老師爭論。) |
| argue + for/against + noun | 贊成/反對…而辯論 | She argued for stricter environmental laws. (她為更嚴格的環境法規辯護。) |
| argue + noun/pronoun + into/out of + V-ing | 說服某人做/不做某事 | I tried to argue him out of quitting his job. (我試圖說服他不要辭職。) |
| argue + the case/point | 辯論某個案子/論點 | The lawyer argued the case brilliantly. (那位律師精彩地辯護了這個案子。) |
用法說明
How is "Argue" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Argue"?
argue doing vs argue to do
- argue doing 通常用於爭論或主張「某個行為（doing）是對的、錯的、必要的或不必要的」，強調對該行為本身的評價。
- argue to do 則較為少見，通常出現在「argue」的主詞是為了某個目的而爭論，或是在「would argue」等情態動詞後，表示「主張應該去做某事（to do）」。
- 在正式或學術寫作中，argue that...（主張...）是最常見且最不會出錯的結構。 EN: The report argues raising taxes to fund public services. 翻譯: 這份報告主張提高稅收來資助公共服務。
EN:The opposition would argue to delay the policy implementation.
翻譯:反對黨會主張應該延後政策的實施。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 argue that + 子句 最為清晰準確；若需直接接動詞，argue for/against doing 比單獨使用 argue doing 或 argue to do 更為自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Argue" and similar words?How to choose "Argue" vs alternatives?
argue vs debate
argue 通常指帶有情緒的爭吵或爭論，可能為了說服對方或發洩不滿；debate 則指較為正式、有條理的辯論，通常圍繞特定議題進行理性討論。
argue vs discuss
argue 強調意見不同時的爭論，可能帶有火藥味；discuss 則是心平氣和地討論或商議，目的在交換意見或解決問題。
argue vs quarrel
argue 的範圍較廣，可指理性辯論到激烈爭吵；quarrel 特指因生氣或不和而發生的口角、吵架，通常更個人化且情緒化。
口語用法
How is "Argue" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Argue"?
引述
在轉述他人觀點或爭論時，常用 "argue" 來引出內容。 EN: He argued that the project was too expensive from the start. 翻譯: 他從一開始就主張這個專案太貴了。
EN:She always argues that we should wait for more data.
翻譯:她總是辯稱我們應該等更多數據。
語氣強調
在口語中，常用 "I would argue" 或 "one could argue" 來緩和語氣，表示這是個人見解而非絕對事實。 EN: I would argue that his earlier work was more innovative. 翻譯: 我個人認為他早期的作品更有創意。
EN:You could argue that the benefits outweigh the risks.
翻譯:你可以說（主張）好處大於風險。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，會用 "I'm not arguing that..." 或 "Let me argue this point" 作為填充，為接下來的論點鋪墊。 EN: I'm not arguing that it's impossible, just that it's very difficult. 翻譯: 我不是在說它不可能，只是說它非常困難。
EN:Let me argue this point differently.
翻譯:讓我換個方式來論證這一點。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式報告中，應避免使用 "I would argue" 這類主觀緩和語句，轉而使用更客觀、基於證據的表述，例如 "The evidence suggests..." 或 "It can be demonstrated that..."。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Argue"?What fixed phrases with "Argue" should I remember?
argue about
argue about something
為某事爭論、爭吵
argue with
argue with someone
與某人爭論、爭辯
argue for
argue for something
為某事辯護、主張
argue against
argue against something
反對某事、提出論據反駁
argue the case
argue the case (for/against)
為（贊成/反對的）立場辯論
argue over
argue over something
為某事（常指瑣事）爭執不休
argue passionately
argue passionately (for/against)
熱烈地辯論（贊成/反對）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Argue"?Which "Argue" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They argued about the problem.
✓They argued about the problem.
雖然文法正確，但學習者常誤以為 'argue about' 和 'argue over' 完全同義。'Argue about' 用於爭論某個議題或問題，而 'argue over' 更常指為爭奪某物（如物品、權利）而爭吵。
×He argued me to go with him.
✓He tried to persuade me to go with him.
'Argue' 後不直接接人+不定詞（to do）來表示「說服某人做某事」。正確用法是 'argue that...' 或 'argue for/against something'。若要表達「說服」，應使用 'persuade' 或 'try to convince'。
×We argued each other.
✓We argued with each other.
'Argue' 是不及物動詞，表示與某人爭論時，必須加上介系詞 'with'。不能直接將對方作為賓語。
×I argue that climate change is a serious issue.
✓I would argue that climate change is a serious issue.
在表達個人觀點或主張時，單用 'I argue that...' 聽起來過於直接或對立，像是在進行正式辯論。母語者更常使用 'I would argue that...'（較委婉）或 'I believe/think that...' 來陳述意見。'I argue that' 更適合學術或正式辯論情境。
×They argued to go to the beach.
✓They argued about whether to go to the beach.
'Argue' 後不能直接接不定詞（to do）表示「為做某事而爭論」。必須使用 'argue about + 名詞/動名詞' 或 'argue about whether to...' 來表達爭論的內容或選擇。
×He is always arguing. He has a bad temper.
✓He is always arguing. He must have a bad temper.
前句描述「他總是在爭吵」的觀察，後句直接斷言「他脾氣不好」可能過於武斷。在英文中，更自然的推測會使用 'He must have...', 'He probably has...' 或 'It seems he has...' 來連接，使語氣更符合邏輯推論。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Argue"?What are tense/participle forms of "Argue"?
argues(3rd_singular)arguing(present_participle)argued(past)argued(past_participle)