197 debate,argue和dispute
① debate可作动词或名词,动词后不跟 that 从句,着重双方正式辩论,各陈理由,有较强的“交锋”意味。
I don't wish to debate my opinions with you. 我不想就我的想法同你辩论。
② argue只作动词,不能作名词用,为最普通用词,后可跟 that 从句,表示“说服,论证”或“企图说服”,指从心平气和的说理到言辞激烈的争论。
President Lincoln argued that all men are created equal. 林肯总统主张人皆生来平等。
③ dispute可作动词或名词,动词后不跟 that 从句,着重双方各执一词,相持不下,针锋相对地激烈辩论。
The opposing party disputed with the president on the government budget. 反对党就政府预算问题同总统激烈争执。