n. 争论, 竞赛

[ noun ]
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
<noun.communication>
they were involved in a violent argument

Contestation \Con`tes*ta"tion\, n. [L. contestatio testimony:
cf. F. contestation a contesting.]
1. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife;
dispute. ``Loverlike contestation.'' --Milton.

After years spent in domestic, unsociable
contestations, she found means to withdraw.
--Clarendon.

2. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony. [Obs.]

A solemn contestation ratified on the part of God.
--Barrow.