argue vi. 爭(zhēng)論，辯論 vt. 說服
例句：We argued Ellen out of going on such a dangerous journey.
我們說服愛倫不要去作這樣危險(xiǎn)的旅行。

controversy n. 論爭(zhēng)，辯論，論戰(zhàn)
例句：The new government appointments have caused much controversy.
政府在人事上做的新的委任，引起了許多爭(zhēng)論。

controversial adj. 爭(zhēng)論的，爭(zhēng)議的
例句：In deference to our host Elizabeth decided not to challenge his controversial remarks．
伊麗莎白出于對(duì)主人的尊敬，不對(duì)他有爭(zhēng)議的話表示異議。

dispute v. 爭(zhēng)論，辯論，懷疑，抗拒 n. 爭(zhēng)論，辯論，爭(zhēng)吵
例句：The students are disputing about the rights and wrong of the case in their discussion class.
學(xué)生們正在討論課上激烈爭(zhēng)論這個(gè)事件的是非曲直。

depute v. 委托
例句：Deputes at the moment revolves around whether other delegates should attend.
此刻的辯論圍繞著其他代表們是否應(yīng)該參加。