contend

主張する

意見を述べ、それが正しいと考える理由を示す。

やさしい英語で： To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

• I contend that this plan is unfair.
• The lawyer contended that the evidence was unreliable.
• Some researchers contend that the effects last longer.

使い方： contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

類義語： argue, maintain, assert

よく使う表現： contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

競う、争う

何かを勝ち取ったり支配したりするために相手と競う。

やさしい英語で： To compete with someone to win something or gain control of it.

• Two teams contend for the title.
• They contended with each other for control of the company.
• Several candidates are contending for the same position.

使い方： contend for something (Three teams are contending for the title.); contend with someone for something (She must contend with two rivals for the position.)

類義語： compete, vie

よく使う表現： contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control