controversy

/ˈkɑntrəˌvərsi/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

中文释义：争议；争论

The decision to build a new airport caused great controversy.

建造新机场的决定引发了巨大争议。

There is ongoing controversy over the use of genetically modified foods.

关于转基因食品的使用存在持续的争议。