controversy

英[ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi]美[ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi]

n.争议;(公开的)争论，辩论，论战

复数：controversies

详细解释：

noun[U,C]

【不规则形式】pl.-ies

~(over/about/surroundingsb/sth)(公开的)争论，辩论，论战

publicdiscussionandargumentaboutsththatmanypeoplestronglydisagreeabout,disapproveof,orareshockedby

toarouse/causecontroversy引起争论

abittercontroversyover/aboutthesiteofthenewairport有关新机场选址的激烈争论

thecontroversysurroundinghislatestmovie围绕他最近一部电影的争论

ThePresidentresignedamidconsiderablecontroversy.总统在一片争论声中辞职。