2. Others argue that more bus routes should be opened up because buses can take more passengers.

3. He argued with Mary about the best place for a holiday.

4. We could hear the neighbours arguing.

【自我归纳】

在句1中argue意思是_____；

在句2中argue意思是_____，常接that从句；

在句3、4中argue意思是_____，常用表达： argue with sb. about / over sth. 与某人争论某事

Key: 辩解说；认为；争论

【即学即练】 将下列句子翻译成英语。

1. 孩子们正在争论看哪个电视节目。

2. 一些专家认为修建大坝可能会增加引发洪水的危险。

3. 我们总是为钱而吵嘴。

Key:

1. The children were arguing about / over which TV programme to watch.

2. Some experts argued that building a dam might increase the risk of flooding.

3. We are always arguing with each other about / over money.