Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. 论战
noun [抽象名词] 争论，争议
He is no stranger to controversy. 他对争论见得多了。
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- Lesson 32 Galileo reborn controversy 名词: 争议，争论
contro(反) + vers(转) + y → 因反对而转向另一方 → 争论， 辩论
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- The issue engendered controversy. 这个问题引起了争论。
- The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. 削减的提议引起了巨大的争议。
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controversy n.a serious argument about something that involves many people and continues for a long time 很多人参与的持久而激烈的论战
- Euthanasia continues to be an issue of much controversy.
- Reports in today’s newspapers have added fuel to the controversy.
- The movie has sparked / provoked / stirred a controversy over homosexuality.
| controversial adj. 引起争论的；有争议的 |
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| debate n. [C, U] 在公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论 | International Varsity Debate 国际团体辩论赛 |
dispute n. 争论；辩论；争端；纠纷
- The children’ dispute ended in a fight.
- He became embroiled in a dispute with his neighbours. 他与邻居们发生了争执。
- The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. 争执双方说他们愿意商谈。
| be beyond dispute 不容置疑的 | China’s claims of sovereignty over the Vladivostok are beyond dispute. |
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discord n. [U]不一致；不和；纷争
- Money is the biggest cause of discord in marriage.
- The traffic sounds discord. 交通噪音刺耳。
- Harmony has yielded to discord. 和谐已经让位给了不和谐。
be in conflict with … 与…的冲突
- Union leaders are still in conflict with management.
- I'm in conflict with my parents on which major to choose. 我在选什么专业上和我的父母存在分歧。
- Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. 这些观念中有许多看上去似乎相互矛盾。
clash n. 冲突，不协调
- a clash of swords
- violent clashes between police and demonstrators
- personality / culture clash
| collision n. 碰撞；冲突；（意见，看法）的抵触；（政党等的）倾轧 | The play represents the collision of three generations. |
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