基本释义
vi. 竞争；奋斗；斗争；争论
vt. 主张；为…斗争
星级词汇
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助记提示
1. con- “together” + tend-.
2. 也就是大家一起向四面八方拉扯、拉伸。=> stretch out (to different directions with others).
3. 由此引申为：竞争、争斗、争论。
英文词源
contend 声称，主张
con-, 强调。-tend, 伸出，伸长。词根ten含有多种引申词义，1. 持，握，词源同tenure, contain. 2. 伸长，拉紧，词源同tend, tense, 3. 变细，变弱，attenuate, extenuate。
常见短语
动词 “contend” 的中文意思是 “竞争”、”争夺” 或 “主张”。以下是包含这个词的 50 个短语，附带中文解释，不加粗：
- contend for the championship – 争夺冠军
- contend with rivals – 与竞争对手竞争
- contend in a race – 参加比赛
- contend for a promotion – 争取晋升
- contend for a job – 竞争一份工作
- contend with adversity – 应对逆境
- contend for the title – 争夺头衔
- contend for power – 争夺权力
- contend with difficulties – 应对困难
- contend against the odds – 不顾一切反对
- contend in a competition – 参加比赛
- contend for a position – 争取一个职位
- contend with a rival team – 与对手队伍竞争
- contend for victory – 争夺胜利
- contend for control – 争夺控制权
- contend with a challenging task – 应对一项具有挑战性的任务
- contend against strong opponents – 与强大的对手竞争
- contend for recognition – 争取认可
- contend for resources – 争夺资源
- contend with a tough decision – 应对困难决策
- contend for the top spot – 争夺第一名
- contend with criticism – 应对批评
- contend for supremacy – 争夺至上地位
- contend with pressure – 应对压力
- contend for a contract – 争夺合同
- contend in the market – 在市场上竞争
- contend for customer loyalty – 争夺客户忠诚度
- contend with a challenging opponent – 应对强大的对手
- contend for a scholarship – 争取奖学金
- contend for attention – 争取关注
- contend with changing circumstances – 应对不断变化的情况
- contend for a starting position – 争夺首发位置
- contend against fierce competition – 与激烈竞争抗衡
- contend for market share – 争夺市场份额
- contend with budget constraints – 应对预算限制
- contend for a medal – 争夺奖牌
- contend for electoral votes – 争夺选举票数
- contend with a rival company – 与竞争对手公司竞争
- contend for public support – 争取公众支持
- contend with limited resources – 应对有限资源
- contend for the title of champion – 争夺冠军头衔
- contend against a formidable opponent – 与强大的对手竞争
- contend for a place on the team – 争取入选队伍
- contend with logistical challenges – 应对后勤挑战
- contend for a better future – 争取更美好的未来
- contend for market dominance – 争夺市场主导地位
- contend with a demanding schedule – 应对紧张的时间安排
- contend for a chance to shine – 争取展示自己的机会
- contend against a determined opponent – 与决心坚定的对手竞争
- contend for a share of the profits – 争取利润的一部分
