controversy
noun
ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi
noun
1
a
serious
argument
about
something
that
involves
many
people
and
continues
for
a
long
time
争论; 辩论; 争议
a
political
controversy
政治争议
the
controversy
surrounding
Skinner’s
theories
围绕斯金纳的理论的争论
cause/provoke/arouse
controversy
The
judges’
decision
provoked
controversy.
法官的判决引发了争议。
[+
over/about
]
the
controversy
over
campaign-finance
issues
在竞选经费问题上的争议
Controversy
arose
(=began)
over
the
use
of
the
chemicals
on
crops.
对庄稼使用化学品的问题引起了争论。