Wordiyocontroversy
🇬🇧 UK/'kɔntrə,və:si/🇺🇸 US/'kɒntrәvә:si/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A prolonged public dispute or debate involving strong disagreement between opposing sides.
争议，争论，论战
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.stir up controversy引起争议
- 2.controversy surrounding围绕……的争议
Example Sentences
- 1.
The policy sparked considerable controversy.
- 2.
The controversy surrounding the election results led to lengthy court battles and public protests.