"a style described as abrasive and contentious"
"a central and contentious element of the book"
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ADJ A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments. 引起争议的 [正式]
Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.
制裁预计位居最具有争议的问题之列。
Both views are highly contentious.
两种观点都很有争议。
Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.
制裁预计位居最具有争议的问题之列。
The question of divorce and remarriage in church remains highly contentious.
离婚和在教堂里再婚的问题仍极具争议。
Most contentious was the proposal for a government-run insurance option, also known as a public option, to give Americans a choice over private insurance companies.
VOA: standard.2009.11.08
Tempers flared on Saturday and Sunday - both inside and outside of the Capitol - as lawmakers prepared to vote on the contentious health care reform legislation.
VOA: standard.2010.03.25
And in this battle contentious battle invariably the public will lose,".
VOA: standard.2009.12.21
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