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argumentative

/ɑrɡjəmɛntətɪv/

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1 · adjective

inclined to argue or challenge what others say

好争辩的；爱抬杠的

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He became argumentative whenever the subject of money arose.
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每当谈起钱，他就开始争辩个不停。
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Pronunciation: /ɑrɡjəmɛntətɪv/

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