Disputed Meaning in English
word · lemma: dispute
释义
Describes something that people argue about or do not agree on, such as a fact, area, or decision.
用法与细微差别
'Disputed' is formal and common in writing, especially for land, facts, or results (e.g., 'disputed territory', 'disputed claim'). It often implies ongoing disagreement. Do not confuse with 'controversial', which suggests heated public debate.
例句
The two countries fought over the disputed border.
basic
The results of the election were disputed by the opposition.
basic
This is a disputed fact and not everyone agrees.
basic
That island has been disputed for decades, with both nations claiming it belongs to them.
natural
His disputed claim made the meeting very tense.
natural
For years, the town sat on disputed land between two states.
natural