a bone of contention
US /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
UK /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
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争论的焦点, 争执的根源
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.
资产分割在离婚诉讼中成了争论的焦点。
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The new parking policy has been a bone of contention among residents.
新的停车政策一直是居民们争论的焦点。