contest

n. 竞赛,争论
v. 竞赛,争取,争辩

The soldiers contested every inch of ground.

士兵们为争夺每一寸土地而斗争。

The contest between France and England for North America ended in victory for England.

法国和英国争夺北美洲的战争以英国的胜利而告终。