contra-, 相对，相反。-verse, 转，词源同versus.

1. Legislation to that effect created fierce controversy both in Parliament and outside.

那类立法在议会内外都引起了激烈的争论。

2. Cabinet ministers signalled their determination to tough out the controversy.

内阁大臣们表明他们将不顾争议坚持下去。

3. He was a showman, an extrovert who revelled in controversy.

他是个爱出风头、性格外向而且喜欢争论的人。

4. It's brought to the surface a much wider controversy.

这使得更广泛的争论浮现了出来。

5. The speech has resulted in a firestorm of controversy.

这一讲话已引发了激烈的争议。