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controversially

🇬🇧 UK/,kɔntrə'və:ʃəli/🇺🇸 US/,kɔntrə'və:ʃəli/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that causes public disagreement or debate.

颇有争议地,引起争论地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
controagainst, opposite
+
versturn
+
iconnector
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=controversially

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The judge controversially decided to acquit the defendant despite strong evidence of guilt.

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