争议延烧

zhēngyì yánshāo
phraseIntermediate
informal

A situation where a controversy or dispute continues to grow and intensify over time, often drawing more attention and debate.

社会对这项政策的争议延烧,引发了大规模抗议。

The controversy over this policy has escalated, sparking large-scale protests.

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This phrase is often used to describe ongoing debates or conflicts that gain momentum and become more widespread.

Collocations

争议延烧不止controversy continues to escalate争议延烧加剧controversy escalates further

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Related Phrases

争议不断phrase
continuous controversy
争议升温phrase
controversy heats up

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in news reports and social commentary to describe ongoing disputes.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use this phrase for significant, ongoing controversies, not minor disagreements.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '争议' (controversy) and '延烧' (to continue burning or escalating), metaphorically describing a dispute that grows over time.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in media and public discourse to describe prolonged and intensifying debates or conflicts.

Word Breakdown

争议
controversy
root
+
延烧
to continue burning or escalating
root
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