contentious

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GRE Collins 1

s. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
s. involving or likely to cause controversy

a. 好争吵的, 爱争论的, 有异议的
[法] 诉讼的, 争执的, 引起争论的

Collins 星级

8,879

BNC 频率

8,932

使用频率

contentious 可以拆分为 content（内容）和 -ious（形容词后缀，表示“具有...特性的”）。整个词的意思是“引起争议的”，与“内容”相关的争论或分歧。

例句

1. The debate became contentious when the participants started arguing loudly.

当参与者们开始大声争论时，辩论变得有争议。

2. The contentious issue of climate change is often discussed in politics.

气候变化这一有争议的问题常常在政治中被讨论。

3. She has a contentious relationship with her neighbor due to noise complaints.

她与邻居之间由于噪音投诉而有着紧张的关系。