contested

contested 的音标是[kənˈtestɪd]，基本翻译是“有争议的；竞争的”，速记技巧是：con（共同）+ test（测试）+ ed→测试过很多次→有争议的。

contested 的词源：

- 词源：contest（竞争，争夺）和-ed（后缀，表示形容词或名词）。

变化形式：

- 过去式：contested。

- 过去分词：contested。

- 现在分词：contested。

- 第三人称单数：contests。

相关单词：

- disputed，disputable（有争议的），这些词都表示“有争议的”的意思。

- controversy，debate（争论，辩论），这些词表示“争议，辩论”的意思。

- conflict（冲突），confrontation（对抗），这些词表示“对抗”的意思。

- challenge（挑战），这些词表示“挑战”的意思。

以上这些单词都与contested有着密切的联系，它们都表示与竞争、争议、冲突等相关的概念。在英语中，这些单词经常被用来描述各种具有争议性或竞争性的情况。

常用短语：

1. contested election 竞争激烈的选举

2. contested issue 有争议的问题

3. contested territory 争议领土

4. contested ground 竞争激烈的领域

5. contested position 有争议的职位

6. contested decision 有争议的决定

7. contested battle 争夺激烈的战斗

双语例句：

1. The presidential election was a hotly contested one. (总统选举竞争激烈。)

2. The issue of climate change is a highly contested one. (气候变化问题是有争议的。)

3. The disputed territory remains a source of tension between the two countries. (有争议的领土仍然是两国之间的紧张局势来源。)

4. The candidates were neck-and-neck in the contested election. (在竞争激烈的选举中，候选人势均力敌。)

5. The contested decision caused widespread anger and dissatisfaction. (有争议的决定引起了广泛的愤怒和不满意。)

6. The battle was a fierce and contested one. (战斗是一场激烈而争夺激烈的战斗。)

7. The two sides clashed in a contested area, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. (双方在有争议的地区发生冲突，导致双方都有重大伤亡。)

英文小作文：

The importance of fair competition

Competition is essential in our society, whether it"s in business, sports, or even in our personal lives. Fair competition, however, is key to ensuring that everyone has a chance to compete fairly and that everyone"s efforts are recognized and rewarded fairly.

When there is unfair competition, it can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction among competitors, as well as negative impacts on businesses and organizations. It can also lead to a lack of innovation and creativity, as competitors may be reluctant to invest in new products or services if they know they will be undercut by others.

On the other hand, fair competition can lead to positive outcomes, such as increased innovation and creativity, better products and services, and increased customer satisfaction. It can also lead to more opportunities for individuals and businesses, as they are able to compete fairly and win recognition and rewards for their efforts.

Therefore, it"s important to promote fair competition and ensure that everyone has a chance to compete fairly. This can be done through regulations and laws that protect competition and prevent unfair practices, as well as through education and awareness-raising efforts that encourage fair play and respect for others" efforts.