controversy
controversy は英検準1級・英検1級・TOEIC 860・TOEFL 80・IELTS 6.5レベルの英単語で、「論争、物議」という意味があります。発音記号は /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrsi/ です。
意味一覧 (2件)
論争
解説 Definition
意見や見解の対立、特に公の場での議論や論争を意味します。異なるグループが互いに反対する状態です。
A controversy is a public disagreement or argument about something that many people have strong opinions about. It is common in news, politics, science, and social issues. The word suggests that the subject is sensitive or not easily settled.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
controversy は「論争」。単なる短い口げんかではなく、立場の違う人々が根拠を出し合い、公の場や文章の中で対立する状況に使われます。形容詞 controversial「論争を呼ぶ」と結びつけると覚えやすく、contro- は意見がぶつかる感じを思い出す手がかりになります。spark controversy「論争を引き起こす」や be involved in controversy も頻出です。
Remember controversy with controversial: if something is controversial, it causes controversy. It is not just a short quarrel, but a public disagreement with strong opposing views. Useful phrases include spark controversy and be involved in controversy.
例文
The controversy surrounding the new law was intense.
新しい法律をめぐる論争は激しかったです。
She became famous due to the controversy.
彼女は論争で有名になりました。
The controversy continues to divide public opinion.
その論争は世論を分け続けています。
物議
(意味 2)解説 Definition
発言、政策、事件などが多くの人の反発や賛否を呼び、世間で問題視される状態を表します。ニュースやSNS、政治・芸能・企業活動の話題で、「物議を醸す」「物議の中心になる」という文脈でよく使われます。
Controversy is a situation in which a statement, policy, event, or action causes strong public disagreement or criticism. It is often used when many people react negatively or take different sides, especially in news, politics, entertainment, business, or social media. The word focuses on the public trouble or attention around the issue, not just on a simple discussion. Common combinations include spark controversy and cause controversy.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
controversy は形容詞 controversial「物議を醸す」とセットで覚えると定着しやすい名詞です。contro- は contra「反対」の感覚を持ち、人々の意見や感情が反対方向に割れるイメージにつながります。基本義の「物議」は、議論そのものよりも、発言・政策・広告などが世間の反発や注目を集める状態に焦点があります。spark controversy, cause controversy の形が特に頻出です。
It is helpful to learn controversy together with the adjective controversial. The first part, contro-, can remind you of contra, which has the sense of opposition, so you can picture people's opinions moving in opposite directions. This word often describes a public reaction to a comment, policy, or advertisement rather than a calm discussion. Pay special attention to common phrases like spark controversy and cause controversy.
例文
The minister's remarks caused a lot of controversy online.
その大臣の発言はネット上で大きな物議を呼んだ。
The advertisement sparked controversy because many viewers found it offensive.
その広告は多くの視聴者に不快だと受け取られ、物議を醸した。
She found herself at the center of a controversy after the interview was released.
そのインタビュー公開後、彼女は物議の中心に立たされた。
controversy の語源・成り立ち Etymology
controversy は古フランス語 controversie、さらにラテン語 controversia に由来します。contra「反対に」+ versus（vertere「向きを変える」の過去分詞）で、意見が“互いに逆向きへ向く”感覚から「論争」。関連語は controversial、reverse。
"Controversy" came through Old French from Latin *controversia*. It is based on *contra* "against" and a form from *vertere* "to turn," so it originally suggested people turning in opposite directions. From that idea, it developed the sense of a dispute or argument. Related English words include "controversial" and "reverse."
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