controversies

UK //ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.siz//US //ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.siz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'controversia'，由 'contra'（反对）和 'versus'（转向）组成，意为争论或冲突。

❶ 指公开的争论或分歧，通常涉及对某个问题或事件的不同观点和激烈讨论。

“The new policy has sparked many controversies among citizens.”

（新政策在市民中引发了许多争议。）

“There are ongoing controversies about the safety of the vaccine.”

（关于疫苗的安全性存在持续的争议。）

同义词:disputes, debates, arguments

surrounded by controversies — 形容某事物或人因争议性话题或行为而备受关注或批评。

“The celebrity was surrounded by controversies after his controversial remarks.”