contend

/kənˈtɛnd/

maintain or assert

中文释义：主张；声称；争辩

The lawyer contended that his client was innocent of all charges.

律师声称他的当事人对所有指控均无罪。

Some scientists contend that climate change is accelerating faster than predicted.

一些科学家声称气候变化比预测的更快加速。