hot button
US /ˈhɑːt ˌbʌt.ən/
UK /ˈhɑːt ˌbʌt.ən/
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热点问题, 敏感话题
a topic or issue that is highly controversial and emotionally charged, often leading to strong reactions or arguments
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Abortion is a hot-button issue in many political debates.
堕胎在许多政治辩论中是一个热点问题。
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Bringing up taxes is always a hot-button topic at family gatherings.
在家庭聚会中，提起税收总是一个热点话题。