put forward an argument; present a thesis
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Meanings
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to present an argument; to put forward a theory; to make a case
formalA formal word, often used in academic, legal, or serious debate contexts. It implies presenting a reasoned position with evidence or logical support.
Tā他
zài在
lùn论
wén文
zhōng中
chí持
lùn论
gōng公
yǔn允
，
lìng令
rén人
xìn信
fú服
。
He presented a fair and convincing argument in his paper.
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
chí持
lùn论
yǒu有
jù据
，
luó逻
jǐ辑
yán严
mì密
。
This scholar puts forward his arguments with solid evidence and rigorous logic.
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Zài在
biàn辩
lùn论
huì会
shàng上
，
shuāng双
fāng方
dōu都
chí持
lùn论
qīng清
xī晰
，
zhēn针
fēng锋
xiāng相
duì对
。
At the debate, both sides presented clear, opposing arguments.
Chí持
lùn论
yào要
yán严
jǐn谨
，
bù不
néng能
xìn信
kǒu口
kāi开
hé河
。
One must present arguments rigorously, not speak carelessly.