dispute
noun
Definitions of dispute noun
- C2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A disagreement or argument, especially a formal one between groups such as employers and employees, or between countries.
（尤指勞資雙方或相鄰兩國之間的）爭執；爭端；糾紛
A heated/protracted dispute.
一場激烈的/長期的爭執。
A territorial dispute.
領土爭端。
A salary/legal/commercial dispute.
薪資/法律/商業糾紛。
Phrases of dispute noun
- beyond (all) dispute
Something that is so certain or true that it cannot be questioned or disagreed with.
毫無爭議
• He is beyond all dispute the finest actor in Hollywood today.
他毫無疑問是當今好萊塢最優秀的演員。
- in dispute
Subject to doubt or disagreement.
受到質疑
• Whether the data in this report is accurate remains in dispute.
這份報告中的數據是否準確仍然存在爭議。
- open to dispute
Subject to disagreement or doubt; not yet decided or confirmed.
尚有爭議
• He claims it's the best musical equipment you can buy, but I think that claim is open to dispute.
他聲稱這是你所能買到的最好的音樂設備，但我認為這種說法值得商榷。
verb
Definitions of dispute verb
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To disagree with or challenge the validity of something someone claims.
（對…）表示異議；不贊同
Few would challenge his position as the most accomplished artist of that time.
很少人會質疑他作為那個時代最有成就藝術家的地位。
The circumstances surrounding her death became a hotly disputed matter.
她死亡的相關情況成為一個備受爭議的問題。
I don't deny that his films are entertaining, however, they lack significant depth.
我不否認他的電影很娛樂，但它們缺乏重要的深度。