Contentious意思

"Contentious" 是一個英語形容詞，意思是引起爭議的、有爭議的、容易引起爭端的。這個辭彙通常用來描述某個話題、觀點、或者人物，指他們在某些情況下會引起不同意見之間的衝突或辯論。

例如：

1. The senator's new healthcare bill has been a contentious issue in the legislative session. （這位參議員的新的醫療法案在立法會議上引起了爭議。）
2. Her appointment to the board was contentious, with many members opposing her views. （她的任命引起了爭議，許多成員反對她的觀點。）
3. The professor's latest book has sparked a contentious debate among scholars. （這位教授的最新著作在學者中引發了爭議。）

"Contentious" 也可以用來形容一個人，指他們喜歡爭論或經常捲入爭議。

例如：

1. He's known for his contentious nature and is rarely in agreement with others. （他以好爭論的性格著稱，很少與別人意見一致。）
2. The journalist has a reputation for being contentious and provocative. （這位記者以好爭論和挑釁聞名。）

在法律領域，"contentious" 還可以用來描述 legal proceedings or cases that are likely to be disputed or litigated.