contend
v
1 [Ipr] ~ with/against sb/sth; ~ for sth struggle in order to overcome a rival, competitor or difficulty (与对手)竞争; (与他人)争夺; (与困难)拚搏
Several teams are contending for (ie trying to win) the prize. 有几个队在争夺锦标.
She´s had a lot of problems to contend with. 她有许多问题要解决.
the captains of the contending (ie rival) teams 参与争夺的各个队的队长.
2 [Tf no passive 不用於被动语态]
put forward (sth) as one´s opinion; argue; assert 主张(某事物); 争辩; 认为
I would contend that unemployment is our most serious social evil. 我认为失业是我们社会最为严重的弊病.