controversy

英 [ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi]

美 [ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi]

n.  (公开的)争论，辩论，论战

复数：controversies　

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牛津词典

noun

• （公开的）争论，辩论，论战
  public discussion and argument about sth that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by
  1. to arouse/cause controversy
     引起争论
  2. a bitter controversy over/about the site of the new airport
     有关新机场选址的激烈争论
  3. the controversy surrounding his latest movie
     围绕他最近一部电影的争论
  4. The President resigned amid considerable controversy.
     总统在一片争论声中辞职。

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 争论;争议;辩论
  Controversyis a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.
  1. The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
     削减开支的提议引起了诸多争议。
  2. ...a fierce political controversy over human rights abuses.
     关于侵犯人权问题的激烈的政治辩论

英英释义

noun

• a contentious speech act
  1. they were involved in a violent argument
  Synonym:contentioncontestationdisputationdisceptationtiltargumentarguing

双语例句

• The decision had been agreed in principle before today's meeting, but some controversy surrounded it
  该决定在今天的会议之前就已达成原则上的共识，但围绕这一决定还存在一些争议。
• The controversy regarding vitamin C is unlikely to be resolved in the near future.
  关于维生素C的争议短期内不可能平息。
• This work stirred up another ground for controversy about the allowable solutions.
  这个工作激起了另一场关于可允许的解法的争论。
• He is a lightning rod for controversy.
  他是个争议性人物。
• He enjoys polemics, persuasion, and controversy.
  他喜欢辩论、说服和争议。
• The new government appointments have caused much controversy.
  政府在人事上作的新的委任，引起了许多争论。
• The controversy is unlikely to die down.
  争议不大可能平息。
• The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
  削减开支的提议引起了诸多争议。
• He says there is 'not a scintilla of evidence' to link him to any controversy.
  他说“没有丝毫证据”能将他跟任何争议联系在一起。
• They had a bitter controversy over the question.
  他们在这个问题上有很大的争论。