argue:指提出理由和证据支持或反对某一主张、信仰、见解等,甚至争论得面红耳赤。
It seemed churlish to argue.
要是争论的话会显得有点小气。
dispute:指双方意见冲突。The dispute went to a conciliation board.
争端提交到了调解委员会。
debate:指正式辩论,题目大多是公众关心的问题。也指双方在裁判的仲裁下进行的辩论。
Immediately, Henderson rose and closured the debate.
亨德森立刻站起来,以提付表决结束了辩论。