disputed
adjective uk/dɪˈspjuː.tɪd/ us/dɪˈspjuː.t̬ɪd/
(尤指官方或法律的)有争端的,有争执的,有纠纷的
used to describe something that is the subject of disagreement, especially official or legal disagreement
Fighting broke out along the disputed border. 沿着有争议的边界爆发了战斗。
The referee made a controversial decision to allow a disputed goal. 裁判员做出了一个有争议的决定,允许一个有争论性的进球。
disputed territory 争议领土
See: dispute
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- Most banks require that you challenge disputed charges within 60 days.
- He was forced to retire because of a disputed drug test.
- The people actually counting the ballots said it was very clear on the disputed ballots what the intent of the voter was.
- Players are allowed to challenge disputed "out" calls.
- They refer to the territories as "disputed" rather than "occupied".