n.

1. 論點，主張[C][+that]
   It is his contention that taxes are too low.

   他的論點是課稅太輕。

2. 爭論；爭吵；爭奪；競爭[U][S1][（+about/against/for/with/between）]
   The pay increase is the key point of contention.

   加薪是爭論的焦點。

n.

1. heated disagreement.
2. an assertion.