contend

主張、聲稱、辯稱正式

The lawyer contended that the evidence had been obtained illegally.

律師主張這項證據是非法取得的。

競爭、爭奪

Four teams are contending for the final spot in the tournament.

有四支隊伍正在爭奪賽事的最後一個名額。

抗爭、對抗、搏鬥

Local farmers have contended against the new water policy for years.

當地農民多年來一直在對抗新的用水政策。

應付、處理、面對

Nurses have to contend with long shifts and constant pressure.

護理師必須應付長時間的班表和持續的壓力。