Argument Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

argument

noun

快速理解

What does "Argument" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Argument"?

「argument」主要指爭論或論證,既可指口頭上的爭吵,也可指邏輯上的論點。

  1. 1

    爭論;爭吵

    EN: a heated argument about politics

    翻譯: 一場關於政治的激烈爭論

  2. 2

    論點;理由

    EN: the main argument for the proposal

    翻譯: 支持該提案的主要論點

  3. 3

    論證;說理

    EN: follow the logic of his argument

    翻譯: 遵循他論證的邏輯

  4. 4

    (電腦)參數

    EN: pass an argument to the function

    翻譯: 將一個參數傳遞給函數

小提醒:注意「argument」在中文裡常被誤譯為「論點」,但它也常指「爭吵」或「爭論」的過程本身,而不僅是單一觀點。

發音(How to Pronounce "Argument" in English

How to pronounce "Argument" in English?"Argument" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Argument" from YouTube Videos

Should You Move Your Company to Silicon Valley? - Eric Migicovsky, Pebble Founder

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the second argument for basing your company here in Silicon Valley is slightly counterintuitive.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Argument"?How does "Argument" change by context?

1. a disagreement or quarrel, often angry

爭論,爭吵

They had a big argument about money.

他們為了錢大吵了一架。

I don't want to get into an argument with you.

我不想跟你爭吵。

2. a reason or set of reasons given to support an idea or action

論點,理由

She presented a strong argument for changing the policy.

她提出了一個支持改變政策的強有力論點。

The main argument against the plan is the cost.

反對這項計畫的主要理由是成本問題。

3. a discussion where different points of view are presented

辯論,論證

The book is a powerful argument for social justice.

這本書是為社會正義進行的一次有力論證。

He followed the logical argument step by step.

他一步步地遵循著邏輯論證。

4. a value or piece of data passed to a function or program

參數,引數

You need to pass the correct arguments to the function.

你需要將正確的參數傳遞給這個函數。

The command line argument specifies the file name.

這個命令列參數指定了檔案名稱。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Argument"?How to make natural sentences with "Argument"?
PatternMeaningExample
argument + about + noun關於…的爭論They had an argument about money. (他們為了錢爭吵。)
argument + over + noun為了…的爭論There was an argument over who should pay. (為了誰該付錢起了爭執。)
argument + with + person與…爭吵She got into an argument with her colleague. (她和同事發生了爭吵。)
argument + for/against + noun/gerund支持/反對…的論點He presented a strong argument for the new policy. (他提出了支持新政策的強力論點。)
argument + that + clause…的論點The main argument is that costs will be too high. (主要的論點是成本將會過高。)
have/get into an argument發生爭吵The couple had an argument last night. (那對夫妻昨晚發生了爭吵。)
win/lose an argument贏得/輸掉爭論He never admits when he loses an argument. (他輸掉爭論時從不承認。)
settle/resolve an argument解決爭論A mediator helped them settle the argument. (調解員幫助他們解決了爭論。)

用法說明

How is "Argument" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Argument"?

argument about vs argument over vs argument for/against

  • argument aboutargument over 都表示「關於…的爭論」,常可互換,但 over 有時暗示爭論更激烈或涉及對某事物的控制權。
  • argument for 表示「支持…的論點」,argument against 表示「反對…的論點」,兩者結構固定,不可與 about/over 混淆。
  • 使用 argument about/over 時,後面通常接名詞、動名詞或名詞子句。
  • 使用 argument for/against 時,後面通常接名詞或動名詞,表示支持或反對的具體事物或行動。 EN: They had a long argument about politics. 翻譯: 他們就政治問題進行了長時間的爭論。

EN:They had a bitter argument over who should pay the bill.

翻譯:他們為了誰該付帳而激烈爭吵。

EN:She presented a strong argument for increasing funding.

翻譯:她提出了一個支持增加資金的強有力論點。

EN:What is the main argument against the proposal?

翻譯:反對這項提案的主要論點是什麼?

總結建議

在表達「關於…的爭論」時,argument aboutargument over 可通用,但涉及立場或理由時,應使用 argument for(支持)或 argument against(反對)。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Argument" and similar words?How to choose "Argument" vs alternatives?

argument vs debate

argument 通常指兩人或多人之間帶有對立情緒的爭論或爭吵;debate 則指較為正式、有組織的辯論,旨在理性探討議題。

argument vs discussion

argument 強調意見分歧與對抗;discussion 則是較為平和、交換意見的討論。

argument vs reason

argument 指支持一個立場的整套論點或爭論本身;reason 則指支持某個結論的單一理由或邏輯依據。

口語用法

How is "Argument" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Argument"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人的論點時,常會用 argument 來指稱。 EN: So his main argument was that we should wait for more data. 翻譯: 所以他主要的論點是我們應該等待更多數據。

EN:I don't really buy the argument that it's too expensive.

翻譯:我不太接受那個關於它太貴的論點。

語氣強調

pointreason 等詞連用,以加強語氣,強調某個論述的合理性或重要性。 EN: That's a solid argument for starting the project now. 翻譯: 這是一個支持現在就啟動專案的強力論據。

EN:You have no argument to stand on.

翻譯:你根本沒有任何站得住腳的論點。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,有時會用 the argument is...my argument would be... 作為填充,引出接下來要說的話。 EN: Well, the argument is, if we don't act, someone else will. 翻譯: 嗯,論點是這樣的,如果我們不行動,別人就會行動。

EN:And my argument would be, why fix what isn't broken?

翻譯:而我的論點會是,為什麼要去修沒壞的東西?

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式寫作中,應避免將 argument 用作 pointreason 的簡單替代詞,需更精確地界定論證的結構(如前提、結論)並使用更正式的表述,例如 contention, thesis, 或 line of reasoning

常見短語

What common collocations use "Argument"?What fixed phrases with "Argument" should I remember?

have an argument

verb + argument

發生爭吵;進行爭論

win/lose an argument

verb + argument

贏得/輸掉一場爭論

main argument

adjective + argument

主要論點;核心論據

valid argument

adjective + argument

有效的論點;合理的論據

get into an argument

verb + preposition + argument

陷入爭吵;開始爭論

settle an argument

verb + argument

解決爭論;平息爭吵

central argument

adjective + argument

中心論點;核心論證

heated argument

adjective + argument

激烈的爭論;熱烈的爭吵

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Argument"?Which "Argument" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×They had a long arguement.

They had a long argument.

「argument」的正確拼法沒有「e」。許多學習者受到「argue」的影響而誤拼為「arguement」。

×They had a small argument over who should wash the dishes.

They had a small quarrel/disagreement over who should wash the dishes.

「argument」通常指較為正式、有邏輯推理的爭論或論點。對於日常小事(如誰該洗碗)的拌嘴,使用「quarrel」、「disagreement」或「squabble」更為自然。

×The two men got into a physical argument.

The two men got into a physical fight.

「argument」主要指言語上的爭論或辯論。如果涉及肢體衝突,應該使用「fight」。

×I had an argument to my brother.

I had an argument with my brother.

表示「與某人爭論」時,固定搭配的介系詞是「with」,而不是「to」。

×There is too much arguments against the proposal.

There are too many arguments against the proposal.

「argument」作為「論點、理由」時是可數名詞,複數形式為「arguments」。因此應使用「many」修飾,而非「much」。

×What is your argument of this plan?

What is your argument for or against this plan?

詢問對某事的論點時,通常會指明是支持(for)還是反對(against)。單獨使用「of」並不正確。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Argument"?What are tense/participle forms of "Argument"?