controversy

• 指在公众中持续存在的分歧、争论或辩论，通常涉及对立的意见或强烈的情绪。

A noun referring to a prolonged public disagreement, dispute, or debate, often involving conflicting opinions or strong emotions.

1. B2formal

   A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a matter of opinion.

   争议

   • The new law sparked a major controversy among citizens.
   • There is a lot of controversy surrounding the use of genetically modified foods.
   • The politician's comments caused a controversy in the media.

   同义词argumentcontentiondebatedisagreementdisputedissensionquarrelwrangle

   反义词accordagreementconsensusharmony

2. Debate or disputeB2formal

   A serious argument or dispute involving conflicting opinions.

   争议或分歧

   • The controversy over the election results lasted for weeks.
   • The scientific community is divided by the controversy about climate change data.
   • The film generated controversy due to its explicit content.

   同义词argumentcontentiondebatedisagreementdisputedissensionquarrelwrangle

   反义词accordagreementconcordconsensusharmony