contend

美音音标: [kən'tend] contend
英音音标: [kən'tend] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
postulate contend
词性
v
解释
maintain or assert
示例
He contended that Communism had no future

同义
fence argue contend debate
词性
v
解释
have an argument about something
示例
None

同义
contend contest repugn
词性
v
解释
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
示例
They contested the outcome of the race

同义
grapple get by make do make out manage contend cope deal
词性
v
解释
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
示例
We got by on just a gallon of gas|They made do on half a loaf of bread every day

同义
vie compete contend
词性
v
解释
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
示例
None

同义
contend struggle fight
词性
v
解释
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
示例
the tribesmen fought each other|Siblings are always fighting|Militant groups are contending for control of the country