disagreement

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dis·a·gree·ment /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/ noun 1 [countable, uncountable]ARGUEDISAGREE a situation in which people express different opinions about something and sometimes argue 意见不合，分歧，争论 OPP agreement We’ve had a few disagreements, but we’re still good friends. 虽然有过一些分歧，但我们仍是好朋友。disagreement about/over/as to/on disagreements about who will be allowed to vote 关于谁可以参加投票的分歧disagreement among/between There were disagreements among doctors about the best way to treat the disease. 这种疾病用什么方法治疗最好，医生的意见有分歧。disagreement with Connor’s disagreements with school administrators 康纳和学校管理人员的意见分歧sharp/fundamental/profound etc disagreement (=serious disagreement) 尖锐/根本/深刻等的分歧be in disagreement (=disagree) 有分歧 Scientists are in disagreement about the significance of the data. 对于此数据的意义，科学家们意见不一。► see thesaurus at argument2 [uncountable]DIFFERENT differences between two statements, reports, numbers etc that ought to be similar 〔两个本该相似的陈述、报道、数字等的〕不相符，不一致 OPP agreementdisagreement between There is disagreement between these two estimates. 这两种估算不符。n COLLOCATIONSverbshave a disagreementThe only disagreements we have are about money.resolve/settle a disagreement (=find a way to make people agree)Negotiations failed to resolve the disagreements.cause/lead to disagreementThis is a policy that has caused an enormous amount of disagreement.disagreement arisesDisagreements may arise because of misunderstandings.adjectivesa strong/serious disagreementIf you have a serious disagreement at work, talk to someone about it.considerable/substantial disagreement (=a lot of disagreement)There is still considerable disagreement among doctors as to how to treat the illness.a bitter disagreementThere are reports of bitter disagreement between the EU and the US over this issue.a sharp disagreement formal (=strong disagreement)There were sharp disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.basic disagreement (also fundamental disagreement formal)There was fundamental disagreement on what steps should be taken to resolve the problem.phrasesa source of disagreement (=something that causes disagreement)Sentencing policy is a source of disagreement between judges and the Home Office.an area of disagreement (=an idea or subject that people disagree about)Substantial areas of disagreement still exist between scientists.a point of disagreement (=a particular thing that people disagree about)A point of disagreement between the two parties concerns the future of nuclear power.room/scope for disagreement (=the possibility that people will disagree about something)There is room for disagreement about how much independence to give children.

Examples from the Corpus

disagreement• Disagreement over who should produce the next album caused the band to split.• Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.• The party is seriously split by internal rivalries and disagreements.• Typical was the day when she had another disagreement with the headmaster at the local primary school.• We've had a few disagreements, but we're still good friends.• This view allowed room for disagreement between prophets and for the recognition of limitations in the human factor.• This bill will never be passed if disagreements between Democrats and Republicans aren't settled soon.• There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well.• Agreement is sought and where not reached a fair statement of disagreement is provided.• There is a some disagreement among medical experts about the best treatment for back pain.• Issues which are not in dispute should be eliminated and the scope of the disagreement narrowed.• The disagreement comes when you try to understand why genetic mixing is a good idea.• The disagreements had long been brewing.• There was widespread disagreement among the respondents.be in disagreement• Horsley and Hayling were in disagreement about the Manchester move.disagreement between• There is considerable disagreement between these two estimates.

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disagreement
dis‧a‧gree‧ment /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

noun

Word Family: adjective: agreeable ≠ disagreeable, agreed; verb: agree ≠ disagree; noun: agreement ≠ disagreement; adverb: agreeably ≠ disagreeably

1. [uncountable and countable] a situation in which people express different opinions about something and sometimes argue
OPP agreement:

We’ve had a few disagreements, but we’re still good friends.
disagreement about/over/as to/on

disagreements about who will be allowed to vote
disagreement among/between

There were disagreements among doctors about the best way to treat the disease.
disagreement with

Connor’s disagreements with school administrators
    sharp/fundamental/profound etc disagreement (=serious disagreement)
    be in disagreement (=disagree)

Scientists are in disagreement about the significance of the data.
2. [uncountable] differences between two statements, reports, numbers etc that ought to be similar
   OPP agreement
    disagreement between

There is disagreement between these two estimates.

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ have a disagreement The only disagreements we have are about money.
   ▪ resolve/settle a disagreement (=find a way to make people agree) Negotiations failed to resolve the disagreements.
   ▪ cause/lead to disagreement This is a policy that has caused an enormous amount of disagreement.
   ▪ disagreement arises Disagreements may arise because of misunderstandings.
■ adjectives
   ▪ a strong/serious disagreement If you have a serious disagreement at work, talk to someone about it.
   ▪ considerable/substantial disagreement (=a lot of disagreement) There is still considerable disagreement among doctors as to how to treat the illness.
   ▪ a bitter disagreement There are reports of bitter disagreement between the EU and the US over this issue.
   ▪ a sharp disagreement formal (=strong disagreement) There were sharp disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
   ▪ basic disagreement (also fundamental disagreement formal) There was fundamental disagreement on what steps should be taken to resolve the problem.
■ phrases
   ▪ a source of disagreement (=something that causes disagreement) Sentencing policy is a source of disagreement between judges and the Home Office.
   ▪ an area of disagreement (=an idea or subject that people disagree about) Substantial areas of disagreement still exist between scientists.
   ▪ a point of disagreement (=a particular thing that people disagree about) A point of disagreement between the two parties concerns the future of nuclear power.
   ▪ room/scope for disagreement (=the possibility that people will disagree about something) There is room for disagreement about how much independence to give children.

THESAURUS

   ▪ argument a situation in which people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something: an argument between two drivers over who had right of way | A 29-year-old man was shot and killed today after an argument over a gambling debt.
   ▪ row British English, fight especially American English a loud angry argument with someone, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, or someone in your family. Row is also used about a serious disagreement between politicians about important public issues: There were always fights between my parents. | the continuing row over tax increases | A few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London.
   ▪ disagreement a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry: There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well. | Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.
   ▪ quarrel especially British English an argument, especially one in which people get angry and that lasts a long time. Quarrel sounds more formal and more serious than argument or row: a bitter family quarrel
   ▪ feud /fjuːd/ a very bitter argument between two groups, especially families, which lasts for many years and causes people to hate each other: The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years.
   ▪ dispute a public or legal argument about something, especially one which continues for a long time: Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher. | The settlement will resolve a long-running dispute over the country’s nuclear program.
   ▪ war/battle of words an argument in which two people or groups criticize each other continuously in public: The war of words over construction delays at the airport has erupted again.
   ▪ bust-up British English informal a very bad argument, especially one in which people decide to separate from each other: He had a bust-up with the team manager.
   ▪ shouting match an angry argument in which people shout at each other: He got into a shouting match with another driver.
   ▪ slanging match British English informal an argument in which people insult each other: He was sacked after a slanging match with a colleague.

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/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

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NAmE

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

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noun

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