disputed

• 形容某事存在争议、意见不一或受到质疑。

Describes something that is the subject of disagreement, argument, or controversy.

1. Contested or argued aboutB2formal

   Subject to disagreement or debate; not agreed upon.

   有争议的

   • The disputed territory has been a source of conflict for decades.
   • The election results remain disputed by the opposition party.
   • The ownership of the painting is still disputed among collectors.

   同义词contestedunresolvedunsettled

   反义词acceptedagreeddecidedestablishedsettleduncontestedundisputed

2. Questioned or challengedB2formal

   Something whose validity, truth, or authority is challenged.

   有争议的

   • The disputed claim was investigated by the committee.
   • His disputed theory was rejected by most scientists.
   • The disputed document was examined by handwriting experts.

   同义词contested

   反义词acceptedacknowledgeduncontestedundisputed

• 动词，用来表示争论、讨论某事，以及对某事的真实性或合理性表示怀疑。

A verb used to indicate the act of arguing or debating about something, or questioning the truth or validity of something.

1. B2formal

   To argue or debate about something, often with strong disagreement.

   争论

   • The lawyers disputed the terms of the contract for hours.
   • They disputed over the ownership of the land.
   • The two politicians disputed the validity of the election results.

   同义词arguebickerchallengecontestdebatequarrelquestionquibblesquabblewrangle

   反义词acceptacquiesceagreeconcur

2. Question or challengeB2formal

   To question the truth or validity of a statement or claim.

   质疑

   • The scientist disputed the findings of the study.
   • She disputed his version of the events.
   • Many experts dispute the accuracy of the report.

   同义词call into questionchallengecontestcontrovertdoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   反义词acceptacknowledgeagreeconcede