argue (B1)
カタカナ: アーギュー
IPA: /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
Definition
Argue can mean to quarrel with someone, or to give reasons for a view. In everyday speech, We argued often sounds more emotional than We discussed.
意味: argue は「口論する」という意味にも、「根拠を示して主張する」という意味にもなります。日常会話で We argued と言うと、We discussed より感情的な言い争いに聞こえやすいです。
Examples / 例文
彼らはお金のことで口論しました。 — They argued about money.
著者はその政策が失敗したと主張しています。 — The author argues that the policy failed.
会議では冷静に議論しました。 — We discussed the issue calmly in the meeting.
Argue の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Argue:
How to Use Argue
- argue with [someone] about [something] (verb pattern)
- To quarrel with someone over a topic — "They often argue with each other about money."
- argue that [clause] (academic verb pattern)
- To present the view that something is true — "The report argues that action must be taken immediately."
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