Controversy Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/
KAHN-truh-vur-see
/kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsi/
KON-truh-VUH-see
释义
A strong public disagreement or debate, especially about something that many people have different opinions on.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used in formal and journalistic contexts. Often follows 'cause', 'spark', or 'surround'. 'Controversy' is neutral in tone but implies widespread disagreement. Do not confuse with 'argument' (a single dispute) or 'scandal' (wrongdoing exposed).
Spanish: controversia - polémicaPortuguese (BR): controvérsia - polêmicaPortuguese (PT): controvérsia - polémicaChinese (Simplified): 争议 - 争论Chinese (Traditional): 爭議 - 爭論Hindi: विवादArabic: جدلBengali: বিতর্কRussian: спор - разногласие - полемикаJapanese: 論争 - 物議Vietnamese: tranh cãi - tranh luận (công khai)Korean: 논란Turkish: tartışma - anlaşmazlık - polemikUrdu: تنازع - بحثIndonesian: kontroversi - perdebatan
例句
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
basic
There is controversy about the results of the election.
basic
Her views on climate change have sparked controversy.
basic
The movie was surrounded by controversy even before it was released.
natural
He tried to avoid controversy by staying quiet during the meeting.
natural
There’s ongoing controversy about whether the decision was fair.
natural