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controvert

/kon-truh-vurt, kon-truh-vurt/US // ˈkɒn trəˌvɜrt, ˌkɒn trəˈvɜrt //UK // (ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːt, ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːt) //

争议,争论,有争议,有争议的

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
    • : to argue about; debate; discuss.

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Examples

  • Karasowski, in his eagerness to controvert Liszt, although not going quite this length, nevertheless overshoots the mark.

  • He could not concur, but he would not attempt to controvert: opinion in this case must have even the precedence of justice.

  • The statement in this amendment does not controvert the right of revolution.

  • That evening Campanini was on hand, ready to controvert the very idea of an American prima donna daring to sing with him.

  • The doctrine of materialism, adverted to by Mr. Irvine, it is the province of divines to controvert.