to argue · to debate · to contend · argument · contention · controversy · debate · CL:次 cì, chǎng

zhēng lùn

zh+ēng·1st tonel+ùn·4th tone

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Let's not waste time arguing about it.

我们别再浪费时间争论了。

Tom said he didn't want to waste time arguing.

汤姆说他不想把时间浪费在争论上。

Why are you arguing with the manager?

你为什么要和经理争论？

It is no use arguing with him about it.

和他争论这件事得不出结果。

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