dispute

vi.

1. 爭論；爭執[（+about/on/over/with/against）]
   The two countries disputed for years over a small strip of land on their border.

   這兩個國家為了邊界上一塊土地已經爭執多年。

   It is ridiculous to dispute about such things.

   爭論這類事情真是可笑。

vt.

1. 爭論；爭執[+wh-]
   The couple disputed where to spend the holiday.

   夫妻倆為上哪兒度假而發生爭論。

2. 對……提出質疑
   They disputed the election results.

   他們對選舉結果提出異議。

3. 阻止，抵抗
4. 爭奪（土地，勝利等）
   The two teams were disputing the cup.

   兩隊正在爭奪獎杯。