contention

Definitions

The noun of contend: con- (against) + tent (stretched form) + -ion (act) = "a stretching-against." It splits the way the verb does: your contention is the point you push against opponents (a debating claim), while contention also names the dispute or competition itself.

Common Collocations

• 1.a point of contention争议焦点
• 2.bone of contention争端的起因
• 3.in contention有竞争力的，仍在角逐
• 4.my contention is我的论点是

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Her main contention is that the policy harms small businesses.

• 2.

  The boundary line has long been a source of contention.

• 3.

  Two teams are still in contention for the title.