1N-COUNT [usually poss NOUN](争论或讨论时的)看法,观点 Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. (争论或讨论时的)看法,观点
This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
这一证据证实了他们的观点,即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。
Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.