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单词 contentiousness
释义
contentiousness
noun[U]
uk
/kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/us
/kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/
thefactof beingcontentious(=causingorlikelytocausedisagreement):
引起争论；可能引发争议
Thedebatehighlightsthe contentiousness of theplan.这场辩论凸显了该计划的争议性。
The book's contentiousness ispartof thereasonwhy it's such agreatread.这本书是一本好书的原因之一就是它有争议性。
disagreementandargument:
争执
There has beenincreasingcontentiousness between the twopoliticians.这两位政治家之间的争论日益激烈。
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  • He isnotoriousfor his contentiousness incontractnegotiation.
  • Thelevelof contentiousness between thepoliticalpartieshas madefindingsolutionstoproblemsevenmoredifficult.
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contentious
(Definition ofcontentiousnessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcontentiousness

contentiousness
The potential to carry out such actions increased movement confidence andcontentiousness.
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Similarly, in a private discussion it is easier to deal with contestation, particularly when it involves persuasion andcontentiousness.
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Given thecontentiousnessof these assertions, the supporting argument should have been more vigorous.
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Originality andcontentiousnesscan certainly be overrated intellectual virtues.
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A second danger of contested discussions iscontentiousness; they often lead to emotional arguments, and thus should be avoided for social reasons.
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Given thecontentiousnessof incompatibilism about freedom and determinism, then, the free-will defence appears vulnerable to attack.
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I certainly give way to the person who wishes to interject a note ofcontentiousness.
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Anyway, thecontentiousnessthat the actus formalis concerns, is sometimes transmitted and connected with the claim that it can not find the location of excommunication.
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Wikipedia
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Many of the reformers were left aghast by this, and further negotiations were hobbled bycontentiousness.
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