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引发了社会争议 (sparked social controversy)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase is a predicate, consisting of the verb '引发' (to spark/trigger), the aspect particle '了' (indicating completed action), and the object '社会争议' (social controversy). It is typically used to describe an event, policy, or statement that has caused significant public debate or disagreement. It functions as the main verb phrase in a sentence.

Sample sentences

这项新政策在实施后立刻引发了社会争议。

This new policy immediately sparked social controversy after its implementation.

他的言论在网上引发了社会争议，评论两极分化。

His remarks sparked social controversy online, with polarized comments.

那部电影因其敏感主题而引发了社会争议。

That film sparked social controversy due to its sensitive themes.

Quick facts

common_object:社会争议 (shèhuì zhēngyì) is a very common and direct object for verbs like '引发' or '引起' when discussing public discourse.

verb_aspect_particle:The particle '了' indicates the completion or realization of the action '引发'. It's crucial for conveying that the controversy has already begun or materialized.

Often used with

引起了广泛关注 (attracted widespread attention)

引发了强烈反响 (sparked strong reactions)

导致了严重后果 (led to serious consequences)

遭到了一致反对 (met with unanimous opposition)

在社会上引起了轰动 (caused a sensation in society)

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Example

这项新政策在实施后立刻引发了社会争议。

This new policy immediately sparked social controversy after its implementation.

他的言论在网上引发了社会争议，评论两极分化。

His remarks sparked social controversy online, with polarized comments.