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单词 controversially
释义
controversialcon‧tro‧ver‧sial /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl◂ $ ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːr-/ ●●○ AWL adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • A recent government paper on education contains some controversial new ideas.
  • Prozac is a controversial drug used to treat depression.
  • Rossellini's controversial film, "The Miracle"
  • The decision to use the bomb remains the most controversial question of the Second World War.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Then, thanks to Labour's controversial election broadcast on health, that issue, too, was effectively neutralised.
  • What followed was the most controversial at-bat of the game.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
causing a lot of disagreement and angry argument, especially in the newspapers, on television etc: · Abortion is a controversial subject.· The film was highly controversial at the time.
formal likely to cause a lot of disagreement and argument: · the contentious issue of immigration· These claims are highly contentious.
used when you think that something is not certain and that people have different opinions about it, especially in the phrase it is debatable/arguable whether: · It is debatable whether this book is as good as her previous novel.· It is arguable whether these measures will reduce the overall cost.· Does the treatment work? I think that’s debatable.
used when you think that something is not certain and that people have different opinions about it – a rather formal phrase: · Whether this proposal will really reduce crime is a moot point.
Longman Language Activatorcausing disagreement
something that is controversial causes a lot of disagreement and angry argument, especially in the newspaper, on television etc: · A recent government paper on education contains some controversial new ideas.· Rossellini's controversial film, "The Miracle"· The decision to use the bomb remains the most controversial question of the Second World War.
: contentious issue/subject/problem etc one that is likely to cause a lot of disagreement and argument: · Abortion has always been a contentious subject.· the contentious issue of arms sales to non-democratic countries
a subject that people strongly disagree about for a long time and often argue about: · The new tax on property is likely to become a serious bone of contention.bone of contention between: · The way we manage money has been the only real bone of contention between us.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYnouns
· I tried to avoid controversial topics such as politics and religion.
· The court’s decision was highly controversial.
· the controversial plan to build a new airport
(=a person who does controversial things)· He is a controversial figure in politics.
(=an official action that is controversial)· Banning smoking in public places was a controversial measure.
(=controversial laws)· The controversial legislation has not yet been officially approved.
· The report was kept secret because of its controversial nature.
adverbs
· This policy is highly controversial.
· The area of workers’ rights remains politically controversial.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=that people disagree about)· The history of the law is full of controversial decisions.
(=an issue that causes strong feelings and arguments)· Abortion is a controversial issue.
· The content of the curriculum has become a controversial subject.
(=one that causes a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about it)· Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in America today.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The Public Order Act was a necessary but highly controversial piece of legislation.· The ambassadorial nominations were highly controversial at the time.· Suranyi's effective dismissal was highly controversial.· The book was highly controversial and sold unbelievably well.· How changes in money supply affect aggregate demand is a highly controversial issue.· Many of these were highly political, some also highly controversial.· The trial of Shbeilat and Qarrash had been highly controversial.· The result was a highly controversial draw, most ringside commentators agreeing that Hope deserved victory.
· The proposal itself was less controversial than the party manoeuvring which had gone before it.· Find a less controversial topic with which to experiment.· In contrast MDC's record on equity and accountability has been less controversial.· A less controversial proposal concerns passenger luggage.· We give them greater credence if we allow them to be grouped with other less controversial policies.· But leaders of such movements could easily work out less controversial and more discreet arrangements to satisfy their drives.· What is less controversial is the central function of an individual or the concept called the self.· That would be less controversial, since liability could then be explained in terms of aiding and abetting the breach.
· On a somewhat more controversial issue, Mr Milburn and Mr Bergg said they would support a ban on fox hunting.· Sansome's early bath was more controversial.· A more controversial point is the court taking into account the purposes for which the product has been marketed.· Even more controversial were attempts to challenge the prevailing white male hegemony within local government.· Another, more controversial form of treatment, is neutralization therapy.· Gradually, during the decade, they began to relax it soas to admit more and more controversial confessions.· No part of the squabble is more controversial than its scientific underpinning.· Other measures intended to reduce the incidence of sickling crises are more controversial, and treatment centres vary in their policies.
· Among the most controversial options being considered is whether to form a union with the Roman Catholic Church.· Among the most controversial of covered services is abortion.· One of the most controversial areas of intervention by these new-style Labour councils was Equal Opportunities.· But the most controversial is expected to be called to the witness stand.· The decision to use the bomb remains the most controversial and probably the most important of the Second World War.· Interestingly, rabbit is one of the most controversial game animals.· Such freedom is one of the most controversial areas in the scheme.· Steve Stockman, R-Texas, one of the most controversial members of Congress.
· But their details are often still controversial and their meaning can only be appreciated by placing them in context.· Increased risk for osteoporosis is still controversial.· The frequency of gall bladder motor disorder in patients with diabetes mellitus is still controversial.· Understanding the quantisation experiments has not been easy and is still controversial.· The exact method of genetic transmission is still controversial.· The results of the survey are still controversial, so perhaps we should not allow them too much weight.· The resulting type of statistical methodology is known as Bayesian, and is still controversial.· The definitive treatment is still controversial.
· Contraception is a very controversial subject even among Christians.· His ideas were, and are, very controversial.· Now, it happens that is a very controversial and highly questionable economic proposition.· It was very controversial and was never acted upon by government.
NOUN
· One of the most controversial areas of intervention by these new-style Labour councils was Equal Opportunities.· Such freedom is one of the most controversial areas in the scheme.· The viewpoint is somewhat narrow and there are several controversial areas where the presentation is very one-sided.· It is intended to foster greater appreciation of the complex and contentious issues associated with research in this and other controversial areas.· Of course there is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.· But this has become one of the most controversial areas in environmental science today.· The Prince needed sound advice, particularly as he moved into more and more controversial areas.
· The question of humankind's origin from the apes was one of the most controversial aspects of Darwin's theory.· The discussion that follows deals with two of the more controversial aspects of the regime.· Table 16-2 picks out the most controversial aspect of the tax system, the marginal rate of income tax.· The most startling and controversial aspect of the shooting had been the use of a Thompson sub-machine gun.· The duke's motivation is one of the most controversial aspects of the period.· This is, without doubt, the most controversial aspect of food sensitivity.· The most controversial aspect of the Mojave; some 80 percent would be reserved as wilderness under the legislation.
· Commoners have been consulted and a public report will be published, before the controversial Bill is put forward.· What special interests out there thought threats, harassment and intimidation were the proper ways to pass a tough, controversial bill?· Moving with unusual speed, the House is expected to approve on Friday a controversial bill to limit gay marriages.
· This controversial book was widely discussed but whether it was read by artists I leave to further research.· Can schools remove controversial books from a school library?· In her highly controversial book, Genetic Engineering: Dream or Nightmare?· The controversial book went on sale here this week.
· President Momoh has rarely made such a controversial decision.· There were the issues of controversial decisions made by city government.· A controversial decision may cost you votes, but a courageous decision will lose you the election.· Replacing him with some one more pliable would be a controversial decision for any government.
· The original was said to have included even more controversial figures.· But what does Pepperdine see in Starr, a controversial figure from the highest wars of politics?· Played by Philip Casnoff, Sinatra emerges as a powerful yet controversial figure.· Nixon's advisers impressed upon him that such a controversial figure could not be confirmed by an overwhelmingly Democratic congress.
· Well one of the big talking points at the Three Counties Show this year is the controversial issue of setaside.· But Kemp has differed with Dole on other controversial issues.· Life-style is a controversial issue, and a full analysis of the arguments is beyond the scope of this book.· To be successful, a former member must have served on an influential committee and acquired expertise on controversial issues.· How changes in money supply affect aggregate demand is a highly controversial issue.· This is a difficult and even a controversial issue, and I do not want to confront it just yet.· This type of secondary prevention does however raise serious and controversial issues about social and medical ethics.· We do not want to avoid being on a program just because it represents diverse entertainment or a controversial issue.
· Bundesbank reform On June 17 the Bundestag gave final approval to controversial legislation reforming the structure of the federal banking system.· The controversial legislation has not yet been officially approved by Parliament.
· Needless to say, the use of offshore centres is never far from being a controversial matter.· These are the more controversial matters where sometimes people have conflicting views or there are dilemmas and contradictions for people.
· The Council of Ministers will now have to reach a decision by qualified majority on this controversial measure.
· The extremely controversial nature of this topic makes such a project of considerable practical as well as theoretical relevance.· I suppose it is a combination of the controversial nature of the thesis and the details of the framework that interest people.· If these costs do not materialise, there remain the political risks associated with the controversial nature of the technology.
· Time allowed 00:19 Read in studio A controversial plan for a bypass around Aylesbury has been delayed by county councillors.· Company puts back controversial plan for waste incinerator.· Even its controversial plans for the nationalization of major industries came to be accepted as part of a world built upon consensus.
· However, in the event the congress avoided real discussion of the more controversial policy details relating to doi moi.· We give them greater credence if we allow them to be grouped with other less controversial policies.· Mr Parkinson now faces the challenge of selling to the electorate a controversial policy of lower subsidies and higher fares.
· Although the move was defeated and the renationalisation policy endorsed, party members voted to remit the controversial proposal for further consideration.· Along the way, they intend to sidetrack some of President Bush's most controversial proposals, while compromising on others.· One of the most controversial proposals was the abolition of benefit for the first two days of sickness.· A less controversial proposal concerns passenger luggage.· Wang had tendered his resignation on Oct. 7 following widespread public and cross-party criticism of his controversial proposal for land tax reforms.· A less controversial proposal was a constitutional ban on the extradition of drug traffickers to stand trial in the United States.
· Half of the parents were opinionated about controversial subjects.· Tatli's movies never flinch from dealing with controversial subjects-divorce, abortion, virginity.· This is a controversial subject for which not enough data are available to make a dogmatic statement.· Contraception is a very controversial subject even among Christians.· In this capacity, many used their fame and clout to get difficult and controversial subjects on to the screen.· The reform of arbitration procedure is a controversial subject, with many wishing to detach arbitration from close adherence to litigation procedures.
· Whatever route was chosen, water supplies would remain a controversial topic.· Find a less controversial topic with which to experiment.· Textbooks on research methods rarely mention the problems that arise when undertaking research on controversial topics or conducting it in sensitive locations.· In fact, their relations with the parties they serve sharply restrict their ability to tackle controversial topics.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnouncontroversyadjectivecontroversialadverbcontroversially
causing a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about the subject being discussed:  the controversial issue of welfare reform a highly controversial (=very controversial) plan to flood the valley in order to build a dam He is a controversial figure (=person who does controversial things) in the art world.controversially adverbCOLLOCATIONSnounsa controversial issue/topic/subject· I tried to avoid controversial topics such as politics and religion.a controversial decision· The court’s decision was highly controversial.a controversial plan/proposal/policy· the controversial plan to build a new airporta controversial figure (=a person who does controversial things)· He is a controversial figure in politics.a controversial measure (=an official action that is controversial)· Banning smoking in public places was a controversial measure.controversial legislation (=controversial laws)· The controversial legislation has not yet been officially approved.the controversial nature of something· The report was kept secret because of its controversial nature.adverbshighly controversial· This policy is highly controversial.politically controversial· The area of workers’ rights remains politically controversial.THESAURUScontroversial causing a lot of disagreement and angry argument, especially in the newspapers, on television etc: · Abortion is a controversial subject.· The film was highly controversial at the time.contentious formal likely to cause a lot of disagreement and argument: · the contentious issue of immigration· These claims are highly contentious.debatable/arguable used when you think that something is not certain and that people have different opinions about it, especially in the phrase it is debatable/arguable whether: · It is debatable whether this book is as good as her previous novel.· It is arguable whether these measures will reduce the overall cost.· Does the treatment work? I think that’s debatable.something is a moot point used when you think that something is not certain and that people have different opinions about it – a rather formal phrase: · Whether this proposal will really reduce crime is a moot point.
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