contention
noun uk/kənˈten.ʃən/ us/kənˈten.ʃən/
(DISAGREEMENT)
[ U ]争论;纷争;口角
the disagreement that results from opposing arguments
There's a lot of contention about that issue - for every person firmly in favour, there's someone fiercely against it. 那个问题争议很多——有一人坚决支持，就有一人激烈反对。
The issue has been settled - it's no longer in contention. 这个问题已经解决——不再有争议。
(OPINION)
[ C ] formal论点;主张;看法
an opinion expressed in an argument
[ + that ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight. 她的看法是，要想减肥，锻炼比节食更重要。
(IN A COMPETITION)
be in/out of contention for something （尤指在体育运动中）有（没有）机会赢得…
to be able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports
This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year. 这次失利使他们失去了赢得今年的季后赛的机会。