1 [C,U] an argument (with sb) (about/over sth) an angry discussion between two or more people who disagree with each other 争论；争吵: Sue had an argument with her father about politics. 休和父亲为了政治问题而争论。He accepted the decision without argument. 他没有争辩就接受了决定。 ☞A quarrel is usually about something less serious. quarrel 通常指争论不那么严重的问题。

2 [C] the reason(s) that you give to support your opinion about sth 论据；理由: What are the arguments for/against lower taxes? 有什么理由赞成／反对降低赋税？