"contentious" 怎么发音
word
kənˈtɛnʃəs
kuhn-TEN-shuhs
kəntˈɛnʃəs
kuhn-TEN-shuhs
释义
Describes something or someone that causes disagreement or argument because people have strong and different opinions about it.
IPA 音标
美式英语
kənˈtɛnʃəs
英式英语
kəntˈɛnʃəs
简化发音
美式
kuhn-TEN-shuhs
英式
kuhn-TEN-shuhs
语境中听
Climate change is a contentious topic.
He is known for his contentious attitude.
The law became contentious after the protests.
Social media makes even small issues contentious these days.