controversy

英 [ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi]

美 [ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi]

n.  (公开的)争论，辩论，论战

复数：controversies　

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Collins.3 / BNC.3460 / COCA.2876

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

• Alan doesn't shy away from controversy.
  艾伦不回避争议。
• He is a lightning rod for controversy.
  他是个争议性人物。
• The present controversy dates from 1986.
  现在的这一争议始于1986年。
• 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。
• Legislation to that effect created fierce controversy both in Parliament and outside
  那类立法在议会内外都引起了激烈的争论。
• I understand some reasons for the confusion and controversy.
  我能够理解发生混乱和争议的某些缘由。
• The idea fairly bristles with controversy
  这个想法存有诸多争议。
• This is a controversy about buddhism.
  这是一场关于佛教的争辩。
• He enjoys polemics, persuasion, and controversy.
  他喜欢辩论、说服和争议。
• They had a bitter controversy over the question.
  他们在这个问题上有很大的争论。