Dispute【v.】
1. to argue or debate about something, often angrily or with strong disagreement争论,辩论
They disputed the ownership of the land for years.
他们多年来一直在争论这块土地的所有权。
The politicians disputed the best way to solve the crisis.
政客们就解决危机的最佳方式进行了辩论。
2. to question the truth or validity of something; to challenge质疑,对...提出异议
No one disputed the accuracy of the report.
没有人质疑报告的准确性。
The lawyer disputed the witness's testimony.
律师对证人的证词提出了异议。
3. to fight or compete for something, such as a title or territory争夺,竞争
The two teams are disputing over the championship title.
两支队伍正在争夺冠军头衔。
The neighboring countries have been disputing the border for decades.
邻国几十年来一直在争夺边境地区。
dispute【n.】
l in / under dispute
being argued about or not settled在争论中;未解决
The matter remains in dispute between the two companies.
这个问题在两公司之间仍有争议。
The terms of the contract are under dispute.
合同的条款正在讨论中。
l beyond dispute
certain or certainly true; not open to question无可争议;不容置疑
Her talent is beyond dispute.
她的才华无可争议。
l settle / resolve a dispute
to resolve a disagreement or argument解决争端
The court helped to settle the dispute between the neighbors.
法院帮助解决了邻居之间的争端。
The two parties resolved the dispute amicably.
双方友好地解决了争议。

