Sisters contended about silly trifles.
姐妹们为鸡毛蒜皮的小事而争吵。
The two nations have been contending about the rights to deep-sea fishing in their waters.
这两个国家一直为他们在水域中的深水捕鱼权问题争吵不休。
Three students contended for the prize.
三名学生竞争这个奖品。
When a marriage ends, the former husband and wife often contend over the children.
夫妇双方在离婚后,往往会争夺子女。
The fairy king and queen were contending over possession of the beautiful boy.
仙王和仙后争着要占有这个英俊的孩子。