词性：v.
音标： [kənˈtend]
释义：声称，主张，争论，竞争，对抗
contend for 争夺；
contend (that) 声称，主张；
contend with 必须处理，不得不应付[困难，窘境]
To defend a belief or keep affirming that it’s true is to contend. People used to contend that the earth was flat, but eventually, when no one dropped off the edge no matter how far they traveled, the “round” theory won.
One of the meanings of contend is from the French “to strive with,” and it is a literal fighting, as in “to contend with fists.” Most contemporary uses of the verb contend illustrate competitions of proof or defense, where a person will contend that something is true, or better, or wrong. It is still a striving but more of a verbal kind, where what you contend is what you hope to convince others is correct.
what to use? contend with / cope with / deal with | WordReference Forums
If you ‘deal with him’ it suggests that you have found some sort of solution to the problem. For example “we tie him to the chair” or, perhaps less extreme, “we tell him to sit quietly”
If you ‘cope with him’ you really mean you are coping with the outcome of the situation e.g. the noise, the disruption etc, so you don’t have a solution but instead you find a way to ignore it. Another way would be to “put up with him”.
If you ‘contend with him’ it suggests that there is an element of struggling to find a solution. It could mean that you are looking for a solution but don’t have one yet.
If you say “I don’t deal/cope/contend with him” etc it implies that you take no action to resolve the problem. I would use “I can’t deal/cope with him” which means you are unable to deal or cope. I wouldn’t use “I can’t contend” as that implies an unwillingness to address the problem.
My clients contend that they were forced to confess… through brutality and intimidation.
You did not seriously think that a hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron?
although you still contend you are not guilty of the crimes charged against you
Well, He’s had a lot to contend with in his time, too, you know.
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你好，@Tristan！当然可以，我很高兴能帮助你更好地理解这些单词：“contend” 及其各种用法。让我们详细解释一下。
单词简介
Contend 是一个动词，来自法语"to strive with"，意为争斗、竞争或斗争。它结合了口语和正式文书的用法，从争论理论到实际的身体对抗，都可以用"contend"来表达。
含义和例子
1. 声称，主张：
在这种用法中，"contend"常常用来表达某人强烈认为某事是对的。
- 正式文书：My clients contend that they were forced to confess through brutality and intimidation.
- 口语：He contends that he is innocent.
2. 争论，竞争：
这是指为了赢得某物或地位而进行的斗争。
- 正式文书：Several candidates are contending for the position of mayor.
- 口语：We had to contend with another team for the championship.
3. 处理，应付（困难、窘境）：
这表示必须面对和处理某种困难。
- 正式文书：The company has to contend with numerous legal challenges.
- 口语：So much to contend with.
短语搭配
- Contend for 争夺：
- They are contending for the championship title.
- Contend (that) 声称，主张：
- She contends that her ideas are better.
- Contend with 必须处理，不得不应付（困难）：
- You did not seriously think that a hobbit could contend with the will of Sauron?
单词的来历
“Contend” 源自于中世纪法语“contendre”，意思是争论或斗争。进一步追溯，它来自于拉丁语 “contendere”，结合了“con-”（一起）和“tendere”（伸展，拉紧），表达了必须一起对抗或争斗的意思。
记忆技巧
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联系视觉：
你可以想象“contend”这个词表示人们在争论或者奋斗，可以想象两个人在辩论或角斗。
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词根分析：
- “Con-” 表示一起
- “Tend” 表示伸展或拉紧
结合起来就是一起争斗的意思。
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造句练习：
用不同的句子反复练习，例如：
- “She contends that her opinion is more valid.”
- “They had to contend with harsh weather conditions.”
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实际应用：
尝试在日常生活中多使用“contend”这个词，即便是在简单的对话中，例如：“I have a lot to contend with at work today.”
希望这些解释和示例能帮助你更好地理解和记住"contend"这个词。如果还有其他疑问或需要进一步的帮助，请随时告诉我！