vi.

1. 爭論，辯論；爭吵[（+with/over/about）]
   I'm not going to argue with you tonight.

   我今晚不想與你爭辯。

2. 提出理由[（+for/against）]
   He argued against the plan.

   他據理反對這個計畫。

vt.

1. 辯論；議論
   We argued the matter over for hours.

   我們為這事辯論了幾小時。

2. 主張，認為[+that]
   Columbus argued that the world was round.

   哥倫布認為地球是圓形的。

3. 說服[（+into/out of）]
   We argued her out of going on such a dangerous journey.

   我們說服她不要去作這樣危險的旅行。

4. 證明，表明[O2][+that]

v.

1. exchange conflicting views in a heated way.
2. give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory:
   sociologists argue that inequalities are being reduced.