contend /kənˈtend/ vt. & vi. 1.搏斗，争斗: contend with/against corruption 与腐败作斗争 2.争夺，竞争： contend for the championship 争夺冠军 3.声称，主张: We contend the dispute should be settled by means of peace. 我们主张用和平方式解决争端。