Just definitions either prevent or put an end to disputes.
I Dont Feel Like Getting into an Argument “Gerald，” asked the teacher， “what is the shapeshape n.外形， 形状， 形态 of the earth？”
“Its round，” answered Gerald.
“How do you know its round？” continued the teacher.
“All right， its square then，”he replied， “I really dont feel like getting into an argument about it！”
正确的定义不但能避免争论，也能结束争论。
我不想争论
“杰拉尔德，”老师问：“地球是什么形状？”
“是圆形的，”杰拉尔德回答道。
“你怎么知道是圆的？”老师又问。
“好吧，那它是方的，”学生回答说：“我可不想与你争论这件事情。”