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。

n.

1. 争论；争执；争端[C][U][（+about/over/with）]
   The dispute was settled last week.

   争端在上周解决了。

v.

1. argue about (something).
   ▸question the truth or validity of (a statement or alleged fact).
2. compete for.
3. archaic resist (a military landing or advance).

n.