contended
v.
争夺( contend的过去式和过去分词 );
竞争;
搏斗;
争斗;
例句:
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Curiosity and resentment contended for mastery in Troutbeck's demeanour.
来自E. Waugh
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He contended that there must be life on Mars.
他坚信火星上面一定有生物。
来自《权威词典》
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Three students contended for the prize.
三名学生竞争这个奖品.
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Sisters contended about silly trifles.
姐妹们为鸡毛蒜皮的小事而争吵.
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Servicers have contended they have done the best job possible.
来自WSJ
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Governments had come of age, Keynes contended.
来自WSJ