| 单词 | controversial |
| 释义 | controversial (kɒntrəvɜːʳʃəl ) adjective B2 If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval. Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries. When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin. The changes are bound to be controversial. ...the controversial 19th century politician Charles Parnell. Synonyms: disputed, contended, contentious, at issue controversially adverb [oft ADVERB with verb] B2 More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent. David Hirst was controversially sent off on his European debut for Sheffield Wednesday last night. Collocations: controversial deal For it was they who gave the green light to the controversial deal in the first place. The Sun More than a decade later, this controversial deal came back to haunt him when an inquiry was opened into whether prosecutors had mishandled the case. Times, Sunday Times The hotel chain hopes landlords will transfer them to new operators in a controversial deal announced yesterday. The Sun Burdened by this controversial deal, ministers have dithered in signing off on the next nuclear plants. Times, Sunday Times The controversial deal effectively dilutes the value of existing investors' shares. The Sun Surging youth unemployment could worsen because of the controversial decision to allow older staff to continue working beyond the current retirement age. Times, Sunday Times But he was stumped in the second innings - a controversial decision surrounding the thickness of the line - and some criticism began to emerge. Times, Sunday Times Movie bosses claim they made the controversial decision because 'a spot opened on the summer schedule'. The Sun In the town where rugby league was the self-proclaimed king, interest in the round ball has taken precedence in the controversial decision. Times, Sunday Times There was the controversial decision in 1864 to shift from sheep-based mowing of the wicket to mechanical alternatives. Times, Sunday Times He was fined a fortnight's wages for his misdemeanours but the club are eager to move on from the controversial episode. Times, Sunday Times As such, they consider it the most controversial episode from their tenure as executive producers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Others refused to run the more controversial episodes and still others simply placed them on their religion page. Times, Sunday Times But he returned to form in 1909 when he was involved in one of the more controversial episodes of the cricket season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite his background as a journalist, he has been involved in controversial episodes related to freedom of expression. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He never recorded, never strayed into mainstream circuits, and even among his own people was a difficult and controversial figure. The Times Literary Supplement I didn't set out to be a controversial figure and found it perfectly possible to make tough calls and still enjoy the game. Times, Sunday Times His liberal approach to the interpretation of the law made him a controversial figure but his intellect, scholarship and industry were widely acknowledged. Times, Sunday Times As such, he has been a controversial figure, polarizing historical treatments and dividing authors and readers alike. Christianity Today One might think it's a joke if the movie were not opening across 1,000 screens, billed as 'the most controversial film of the year'. Times, Sunday Times The sum - enough to build 100 schools or pay the salaries of 70,000 nurses for a year - would be the biggest payback from the controversial film schemes. Times, Sunday Times Investors in a controversial film investment scheme could face a tax bill of up to 250 million after a court struck down its claim for tax relief. Times, Sunday Times Hundreds of wealthy investors are facing a significantly higher tax bill after losing a legal challenge over 700 million in tax relief for a controversial film investment scheme. Times, Sunday Times Second, it's harder to come to a consensus when faced with a controversial issue. Christianity Today Or on the even more controversial issue of the hot cross buns. Times,Sunday Times The article on the first synthetic windpipe transplant could have been brought forward from page 23, as stem cells are such a controversial issue. Times, Sunday Times Immigration remains the most controversial issue. Times, Sunday Times Nearly 50 percent of our first-time visitors have little or no church background, but they aren't turned off by my explanations of controversial issues. Christianity Today The controversial legislation would make internet companies accountable for hosting or linking to websites that offer illegal downloads of films or music. Times, Sunday Times The economy was healthy, in spite of some controversial legislation on land ownership that was the focus of a vigorous debate in the country. Times, Sunday Times There are dark stories about the shenanigans behind the passing of controversial legislation. Times, Sunday Times His veto of controversial legislation regulating railroad rates, however, was sustained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The controversial legislation was repealed twice, only to be re-instituted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A controversial measure would be to place greater reliance on profiling passen-gers to identify individuals who should come under greater scrutiny. Times, Sunday Times However, the most controversial measure will be the call for better online access to services and to health and care records. Times, Sunday Times The government included this controversial measure in the legislation. Globe and Mail Its opposition may give the lower chamber a chance to reconsider or even abandon a controversial measure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This controversial measure has been subject to repeated change and reinstatement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The controversial move was welcomed by military experts, diplomats and the families of our soldiers in the war zone. The Sun Opponents of the controversial move said it would do nothing to restore confidence in bank balance sheets. Times, Sunday Times The banning of beef will be the most controversial move, with many students partial to a burger or spaghetti bolognese. Times, Sunday Times But this controversial move, if it happens, could take months or years to implement. Times, Sunday Times He was attacked as he tried to defend the controversial move to allow lags serving less than four years to take part in polls. The Sun If there was a former player who had a controversial opinion, they gave him a cushy job to make sure he toed the party line. The Sun This has never been a controversial opinion. The Times Literary Supplement He was a controversial opinion writer of the time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although the show began as a light summer filler in 1962, it soon became a forum for controversial opinion and debate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I've told her that being in the public eye means it's probably best if she keeps a lid on any controversial opinions. The Sun The government claims its controversial plan to introduce identity cards will help to cut fraud losses. Times, Sunday Times (2006) If he had, there would have been no need for the controversial plan put forward last week. Times, Sunday Times (2008) As the pair set to work, it becomes clear there's strong opposition to the controversial project from a very determined source. The Sun A controversial project beset by delays and overruns, the library soon became a much-loved landmark, its plaza and public spaces serving as meeting points. Times, Sunday Times It was a controversial project from the start. Times, Sunday Times At the time it was a somewhat controversial project, and had its detractors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would therefore be premature to fund the planning of such a large and controversial project until a consensus can be achieved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The controversial proposal covers such sensitive issues as collection of evidence, extradition, prison sentences and financial penalties. Times, Sunday Times I recognise that, for some, this may be a controversial proposal. Times, Sunday Times These measures could result in the end of free in-credit banking, a highly controversial proposal that would be unpopular with politicians and many consumers. Times, Sunday Times The government, however, faces a legal battle over the controversial proposal. Times, Sunday Times The plans stop well short of a controversial proposal earlier in the year that universities would have to vet the contents of speeches in advance. Times, Sunday Times The controversial remark was widely reported by other media. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On the next day, the then prime minister had apologised in the parliament for the controversial remark against the former prime minister. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The controversial remark undermined his campaign. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He returned to his controversial remarks of last year when he told some bankers that their activity was socially useless. Times, Sunday Times Examiners were told to send essays containing controversial remarks to regional exam inspectors with the identification number of the pupil (candidates do not put names on their papers). Times, Sunday Times The controversial ruling led to a massive rise in insurance applications from worried cyclists. The Sun This would not be the first controversial ruling of the year but definitely one of the big ones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, on election day, it was charged that the court decided to withhold the publication of a controversial ruling until after the 1978 vote. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Wisely, she has renounced that position - notwithstanding other vexations such as the court's controversial rulings on prisoners' voting rights. Times, Sunday Times This was one of the most controversial rulings of the term. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such a controversial statement without evidence isn't simply 'scaremongering', it's a blatant lie for which she should apologise. The Sun He would not equate a controversial statement to book sales. Times, Sunday Times His strong and controversial statement was widely seen as a preparatory excuse for the planned tax postponement. Times, Sunday Times That's not a controversial statement ... Times, Sunday Times For this seeming controversial statement he made numerous television appearances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When they had a controversial subject like this they should have checked it out. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This controversial subject reminds me of the six blind men who independently touched one distinctive part of an elephant. Christianity Today (2000) It's a controversial subject, which even reached the letters page this week. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Not that it doesn't remain a controversial tactic. Times, Sunday Times It was a controversial tactic, to say the least, to ignore the convention of waiting for the race leader in the event of a crash. Times, Sunday Times Airlines' controversial tactic of hanging on to cash paid for tickets - offering replacements instead of refunds - has also helped. Times,Sunday Times The article also points to controversial tactics used when distributing fliers on college campuses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A fertility watchdog will decide today if the controversial technique can go ahead. The Sun Locals have little incentive to allow hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking', the controversial technique that shatters gas and oilbearing rock formations with a high pressure mixture of chemicals, water and sand. Times, Sunday Times Likewise, endometrioma drainage or sclerotherapy are somewhat controversial technique for removing endometriomas with varied degrees of success. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All these controversial techniques have the potential to provide powerful new ways to extend life and improve its quality. Times, Sunday Times This was an immensely controversial theory when first proposed, but over the past 20 years has won out over its critics. Times, Sunday Times He thought little of it until 2007, when he came across a new and controversial theory. Times,Sunday Times Direct evidence to support a controversial theory about the growth and spread of cancerous tumours has been found by scientists, who say that it could revolutionise treatments for the disease. Times, Sunday Times Evidence for this controversial theory lies in her eyes. Times, Sunday Times The controversial theory of orchestrated objective reduction argues that coherent quantum processes within microtubules are the origin of consciousness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She insists this controversial treatment has worked for her. Times, Sunday Times In this issue, we put the anti-ageing industry in the spotlight, from starter surgery to the latest controversial treatment for men, who are fuelling the growth in stop-the-clock procedures. Times, Sunday Times The controversial treatment involves pumping a blend of water-soluble vitamins, antioxidants, zinc, iron and minerals directly into the bloodstream via a tube. The Sun That's all without even addressing his controversial treatment of employees. Times, Sunday Times He no longer plays drums but hopes the controversial treatment will combat back, neck and arm problems. The Sun Each time he seems close to expressing a controversial view, he backs away. Times,Sunday Times It was a controversial view at the time but others shared it. Times, Sunday Times A controversial view, yes, but surely one worth putting in the ring with everyone else's two cents. Times, Sunday Times Although they openly shared information with each other, they took a controversial view on sharing information outside the group. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He shared and defended his controversial view of the cosmos. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As such it is highly controversial. Computing (2010) The use and exchange of this data is highly controversial. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) It was hardly surprising that some parts of it proved highly controversial. Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990) Her theory was highly controversial but she stuck to until it won mainstream acceptance. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But such a change will be highly controversial. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The clock changes have always been hugely controversial. Times, Sunday Times What had been a decent game until then sadly fizzled out after that hugely controversial turning point. The Sun It would still be hugely controversial for any broadcaster to 'empty chair' a prime ministerial contender. Times, Sunday Times Aside from being hugely controversial that would also complicate his efforts to shut down parliament. Times, Sunday Times The big-budget movie version of the hugely controversial novel. The Sun The resulting fudge would leave politically controversial issues to be resolved in the courts, rather than by political debate. Times, Sunday Times The last three archbishops have been among the most politically controversial in history, according to a new report. Times, Sunday Times Sociobiology - or whatever you want to call it - was politically controversial. Times, Sunday Times At the time, the movement from old to new money was politically controversial. Times, Sunday Times This would lower interest rates on longer-dated debt, hopefully bolstering the economy, but would be far less politically controversial than a move that involved fresh money-printing. Times, Sunday Times There are ways of releasing potentially controversial corporate news. Times, Sunday Times But this show sets out to recover such potentially controversial opinions from the prevalence of bland hagiographies. Times, Sunday Times Some scientific journals are so fearful of litigation that they refuse to publish potentially controversial papers. Times, Sunday Times Her common sense and diplomacy were key skills in the potentially controversial governance reforms. Times, Sunday Times Some scientists and doctors have thus become reluctant to enter a potentially controversial field. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 有争议的 Japanese: 論争の |
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