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争议延烧
zhēngyì yánshāo
controversy continues to escalate
这场争议延烧了好几个月，影响了整个行业。
This controversy has been escalating for months, affecting the entire industry.
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.
This phrase is often used to describe ongoing debates or conflicts that gain momentum and become more widespread.
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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
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