a bone of contention

Related to word: bone

Idiom

Definition

  1. an issue or subject that causes persistent disagreement or conflict

    爭議之源

    • The piece of land has been a bone of contention between the family members.

      這塊土地一直是家庭成員之間的爭議焦點。

    • The question of who should lead the project has been a bone of contention in their team.

      誰應該領導這個項目一直是他們團隊中的爭議焦點。

    • The terms of the contract were a long-standing bone of contention during their negotiations.

      合約條款一直是他們談判中長期存在的爭議焦點。