argument/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
n.1. 理由；论据There are many arguments against smoking.有许多理由反对吸烟。
This argument, however, does not hold water.但是，这种观点是站不住脚的。
2. 说服We must settle this by argument not by fighting.我们应当用说服而不是用打架来解决问题。
3. 争论；争吵The argument among the two parties was blown up by the press.双方的争论被新闻界夸大了。