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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

    双语例句

    • That is a fact beyond controversy.
      那是一个无可争论的事实。
    • The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
      削减开支的提议引起了诸多争议。
    • 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。
    • 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。
    • Alan doesn't shy away from controversy.
      艾伦不回避争议。
    • The Government is keeping aloof from the controversy
      政府对争论保持置身事外的态度。
    • 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。
    • He has been no stranger to controversy and vitriol during a tumultuous political career.
      在起伏不定的政治生涯里,他对争议和讥讽早已习以为常。
    • The new system is the focus of controversy
      这个新体制是争议的焦点。
    • The controversy is unlikely to die down.
      争议不大可能平息。