to controvert
01
反驳, 驳斥
to demonstrate that a claim, theory, or statement is untrue
例子
New research controverted the long-held theory about climate cycles.
新的研究反驳了关于气候周期的长期理论。
Witness testimony controverted the suspect's alibi.
证人证词反驳了嫌疑人的不在场证明。
02
争论, 辩论
to engage in dispute over a point or proposal
例子
At the meeting, several members controverted the proposed timeline for the rollout.
在会议上，几位成员争议了拟议的推出时间表。
The two historians controverted the causes of the revolution in a heated exchange.
两位历史学家在一次激烈的交流中就革命的原因展开了争论。
