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

• 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。
• 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。
• They had a bitter controversy over the question.
  他们在这个问题上有很大的争论。
• Many of the papers focus their attention on the controversy surrounding the Foreign Secretary.
  许多报纸都把关注的焦点放到围绕外交部长出现的争议上。
• That is a fact beyond controversy.
  那是一个无可争论的事实。
• 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 speech has resulted in a firestorm of controversy.
  这一讲话已引发了激烈的争议。
• 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。
• He enjoys polemics, persuasion, and controversy.
  他喜欢辩论、说服和争议。
• The controversy has arisen over the text of the preamble to the unification treaty
  针对统一条约的序文出现了争论。