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单词 controversy
释义

controversy ​‌‌

​noun countable/uncountable
UK /ˈkɒntrəvɜː(r)si/UK /kənˈtrɒvə(r)si/
Other entries for this word
amount in controversy noun
Word Forms
singularcontroversy
pluralcontroversies
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a disagreement, especially about a public policy or a moral issue that a lot of people have strong feelings about

    The election ended in controversy, with allegations of widespread vote-rigging.

    controversy over/about:

    the recent controversy over the rates banks charge for exchanging currencies

    create/spark/stir/cause controversy:

    The decision to allow more cars on the ferry was sure to spark controversy.

    Synonyms and related words
    Arguments
    argument
    disagreement
    conflict

controversy ​‌‌

​noun countable/uncountable
US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrsi/
Other entries for this word
amount in controversy noun
Word Forms
singularcontroversy
pluralcontroversies
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a disagreement, especially about a public policy or a moral issue that a lot of people have strong feelings about

    The election ended in controversy, with allegations of widespread vote-rigging.

    controversy over/about:

    the recent controversy over the rates banks charge for exchanging currencies

    create/spark/stir/cause controversy:

    The decision to allow more cars on the ferry was sure to spark controversy.

    Synonyms and related words
    Arguments
    argument
    disagreement
    conflict
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