controversy

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. 論戰(zhàn)
The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. 削減的提議引起了巨大的爭議。

Where do you put the emphasis in the word 'controversy'?
Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy.
The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.
Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy .
Overhanging the controversy is the question of how much the government knew about the arms deal .
The government proposal to test 14-year-olds has been causing controversy in the staffroom .