controversy /ˈkɑːntrəˌvɚsi/ Brit /ˈkɒntrəˌvəːsi/ /kənˈtrɒvəsi/ noun plural controversies
/ˈkɑːntrəˌvɚsi/ Brit /ˈkɒntrəˌvəːsi/ /kənˈtrɒvəsi/
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plural controversies
Learner's definition of CONTROVERSY
: argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : strong disagreement about something among a large group of people争论;争议 [noncount]
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The decision aroused/created much controversy among the students.这个决定在学生当中引起很大争议。
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The new movie is a subject/topic of controversy.这部新电影是一个富有争议的话题。
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There is controversy surrounding the team's decision to trade the star pitcher.有关球队交易明星投手的决定引起了争议。
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The controversy is over whether he should be fired or not.争议在于他是否应该被开除。
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