a bone of contention
US /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
UK /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
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爭論的焦點, 爭執的根源
a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement
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The division of assets became a bone of contention during the divorce proceedings.
資產分割在離婚訴訟中成了爭論的焦點。
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The new parking policy has been a bone of contention among residents.
新的停車政策一直是居民們爭論的焦點。