controversial /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/ adj. 引起争论的，有争议的：a controversial figure (question) 一个有争议的人(问题) ；a highly contraversial subject很有争议的课题The topic of argument is controversial.这个议题是很有争议的。
controversy /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:si/ n. ［c］ & ［u］(尤指文字形式的)争论，辩论：There has been a lot of controversy on/over the use of these drugs.对毒品的使用一直争论不休。［考句］ After several nuclear disasters, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.数次灾难之后，人们就核能的安全问题进行了激烈的争论。［考句］In spite of the controversy, it seemed that many of the invited guests would still show up.尽管有争论，看样子很多被邀请的客人还是会到场的。
