/dɪˈspjuːt; ˈdɪspjuːt/ [, ]an argument or a disagreement between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject where there is disagreement 争论；辩论◆They are making renewed efforts to settle the pay dispute. 他们正再次努力解决薪酬纠纷。◆The union is in dispute with management over working hours. 工会与资方在工作时间上发生纠纷。◆There is no sign of an end to the long-running dispute between the two executives. 这两位行政主管之间由来已久的纠纷尚无结束的迹象。⨁to be involved in / have / resolve / settle a dispute 卷入／存在／消除／解决纠纷⨁industrial / labour / pay disputes 劳资／劳工／薪酬纠纷⨁a bitter / damaging dispute 激烈的／破坏性的争执demarcation dispute industrial dispute labour dispute trade dispute