争议延烧
zhēng yì yán shāo
ZH
the controversy continues to spread; the dispute keeps escalating
这起事件曝光后，争议延烧到社交媒体和新闻节目。
After the incident was exposed, the controversy spread to social media and news programs.
Etymology
“争议” means “dispute” or “controversy,” from 争 “to contend” and 议 “to discuss.” “延烧” literally means “to spread by burning,” later used figuratively for problems or controversies spreading further.
Memory Aid
Imagine a controversy as a fire: once it starts, it can “延烧” — keep burning and spreading to more places.
Collocations
Synonyms
持续发酵不断扩大
Antonyms
平息落幕
Related Words
争议风波舆论
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