causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
(可能)引起争论的;有争议性的
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a contentious issue .有争议的问题。
involving heated argument
争论的;争辩的;争执的
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the socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate .社会经济规划一直是辩论的主题。
【律】 双方有争议的。
(of a person)given to arguing or provoking argument
(人)好争论的;动辄争吵的。
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contentiousadj.引起争论的;有争议性的;争论的;争辩的;争执的;双方有争议的;好争论的;动辄争吵的
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conventionsn.协定;会议;(convention的复数)
"late Middle English: from Old French