U1E6 | argue

Word of the day · Feb 28, 2026 · 1m

Argue

【verb】

to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them争吵；争执；吵架

She often argues with her parents over small things.

她经常因为小事和父母争吵。

to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc.论证；说理；争辩；主张；反对

Many people argue against the use of animals in experiments.

许多人反对在实验中使用动物。

The lawyer argued for the defendant's innocence.

律师为被告的无罪辩护。

to persuade somebody to do/not do something by giving them reasons说服；劝说

He tried to argue her into going to the party.

他试图说服她去参加派对。

She argued him out of quitting his job.

她说服他不要辞职。

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