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

• 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 is a lightning rod for controversy.
  他是个争议性人物。
• The idea fairly bristles with controversy
  这个想法存有诸多争议。
• He enjoys polemics, persuasion, and controversy.
  他喜欢辩论、说服和争议。
• 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。
• 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。
• He is no stranger to controversy
  他是个颇具争议的人物。
• This question has recently caused heated controversy in public forums.
  这是最近论坛上引起剧烈争论的问题。
• The speech has resulted in a firestorm of controversy.
  这一讲话已引发了激烈的争议。
• Alan doesn't shy away from controversy.
  艾伦不回避争议。