/ˈdɪspju:t; US dɪˈspju:t ||; dɪˈspjut/noun [C,U] (a) dispute (between A and B) (over/about sth) a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries 争论；争执: There was some dispute between John and his boss about whose fault it was. 究竟是谁的过错，约翰和他的上司有争论。a pay dispute 工资纠纷 in dispute in a situation of arguing or being argued about 争论未决；有争议: He is in dispute with the tax office about how much he should pay. 他为自己到底应该付多少与税务处发生争论。