controversy

noun

1. a contentious speech act
a dispute where there is strong disagreement

e.g. they were involved in a violent argument

Synonym: contentioncontestationdisputationdisceptationtiltargumentarguing

1. 争论;争议;辩论
Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.

e.g. The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
削减开支的提议引起了诸多争议。
e.g. ...a fierce political controversy over human rights abuses.
关于侵犯人权问题的激烈的政治辩论

1. 争论：他的天赋吸引了华纳兄弟 (Warner Brothers) 唱片公司与他签约,并录制了第一张专辑<> (For You, 1978) ,有起色的专辑是王子在八十年代初的专辑<> (Dirty Mind) 和<> (Controversy) .