单词 | controversy |
释义 | controversy controversy /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ /kənˈtrɒv.ə-/ aep /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː-/ noun [C or U] ► C1 a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people: » There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.» The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguments and disagreements • • • Extra Examples:» Where do you put the emphasis in the word 'controversy'?» Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy.» The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.» Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy .» Overhanging the controversy is the question of how much the government knew about the arms deal.» The government proposal to test 14-year-olds has been causing controversy in the staffroom . |
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