controversy
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/ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
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/ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/
strong public disagreement about something that people feel strongly about
The new law caused much controversy because many people disagreed with it.
这项新法律引发了许多争议,因为许多人不同意它。