英语词汇“controversy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	controversy
释义	Trends of controversy View usage for: controversy (kɒntrəvɜːʳsi, kəntrɒvəʳsi) Word forms: plural controversies variable noun Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. ...a fierce political controversy over human rights abuses. [Also + over/about] Synonyms: argument, debate, row, discussion More Synonyms of controversy controversy in British English (ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːsɪ, kənˈtrɒvəsɪ) nounWord forms: plural -sies dispute, argument, or debate, esp one concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement and esp one carried on in public or in the press Derived forms controversial (ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl) adjective controversialism (ˌcontroˈversialˌism) noun controversialist (ˌcontroˈversialist) noun controversially (ˌcontroˈversially) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin contrōversia, from contrōversus turned in an opposite direction, from contra- + vertere to turn controversy in American English (ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrsi) nounWord forms: plural ˈcontroˌversies 1. a lengthy discussion of an important question in which opposing opinions clash; debate; disputation 2. a quarrel or dispute SIMILAR WORDS: ˈargument Word origin ME controversie < L controversia < controversus, turned in an opposite direction < contra, against + versus: see verse Examples of 'controversy' in a sentence controversy Her combined family background gives her training in public controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2017) This is partly because of the controversies that surround football, but is it not also about the way that the game is coached and taught? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Nor is there much controversy about its successor. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They are already provoking intense political controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The sad thing is that what gets into the press tends to be disagreement or controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Despite all the controversy surrounding the show it was a great final. The Sun (2008) It was a gripping account and one not without controversy after it had been published. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Little wonder that fierce controversies flare up. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The subject matter also stoked considerable controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And so it is with the controversy about dividend policy. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) The demand is likely to pitch the palace into political controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2009) His family is not one to court controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Special education has been subject to considerable controversy for many years. Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990) Like many archaeological tales it is caught up with contemporary intellectual and political controversies. Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003) Government policy about inflation and unemployment has been at the centre of political controversy. Cockett, Richard Thinking the Unthinkable (1994) Some of the current controversies about surgical treatments have to do with just how much surgery should be done. Laszlo, John (MD) Understanding Cancer (1987) He said that he hoped that the work had settled the controversy about the dangers of exercising in polluted cities. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The controversies are affecting public opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Much controversy surrounds what happened next. Harris, Marvin Cultural Anthropology (1995) There are a million scientific disagreements and controversies about evolution, but not that evolution happens. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Above all, of course there was going to be controversy about public funding. Times, Sunday Times (2010) For more than 80 years electricity pylons have been a source of fierce controversy. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Without the controversy, no one would have heard of you. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The scheme is now a matter of considerable political controversy, in part because of its lack of transparency. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The 600 or so pairs that breed in Britain have become an object of fierce controversy in recent years. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A judge lifted restrictions on the reporting of the new charges after controversy about the public 's right to know what they were. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages controversy British English: controversy NOUN Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. American English: controversy Brazilian Portuguese: controvérsia Chinese: 论战 European Spanish: polémica French: controverse German: Streit Italian: controversie Japanese: 論争 Korean: 논쟁 European Portuguese: controvérsia Latin American Spanish: polémica Chinese translation of 'controversy' controversy (ˈkɔntrəvəːsɪ) n (c/u) 辩(辯)论(論) (biànlùn) (场(場), chǎng) (noun) in the sense of argument Definition argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. Synonyms argument The issue has caused heated political argument. debate There has been a lot of debate about this point. row The meeting descended into an unpleasant row. discussion There was a discussion about the wording of the report. dispute The dispute between them is settled. contention They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them. quarrel I had a terrible quarrel with my other brothers. squabble There have been minor squabbles about phone bills. strife The boardroom strife at the company is far from over. wrangle He was involved in a legal wrangle with the Health Secretary. wrangling polemic a polemic against the danger of secret societies altercation I had an altercation with some people who objected to our filming. dissension a great deal of dissension within the armed forces Additional synonyms in the sense of altercation Definition a noisy argument I had an altercation with some people who objected to our filming. Synonyms argument, row, clash, disagreement, dispute, controversy, contention, quarrel, squabble, wrangle, bickering, discord, dissension in the sense of contention Definition disagreement or dispute They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them. Synonyms dispute, hostility, disagreement, feuding, strife, wrangling, discord, enmity, dissension in the sense of debate Definition a discussion There has been a lot of debate about this point. Synonyms discussion, talk, argument, dispute, analysis, conversation, consideration, controversy, dialogue, contention, deliberation, polemic, altercation, disputation Synonyms of 'controversy' controversy Explore 'controversy' in the dictionary
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