dispute

vi.

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

   这两个国家为了边界上一块土地已经争执多年。

   It is ridiculous to dispute about such things.

   争论这类事情真是可笑。

vt.

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

   夫妻俩为上哪儿度假而发生争论。

2. 对……提出质疑
   They disputed the election results.

   他们对选举结果提出异议。

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

   两队正在争夺奖杯。