美[kənˈtɛnʃən] 1 . He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.
他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。
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2 . This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。
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3 . A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies.
发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。
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4 . The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
争来争去无非是空调温度。
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5 . Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention .
有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。
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1.a point asserted as part of an argument
2.a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement;
they were involved in a violent argument
3.the act of competing as for profit or a prize;
the teams were in fierce contention for first place
