divisiveness
noun [ U ] uk/dɪˈvaɪ.sɪv.nəs/ us/dɪˈvaɪ.sɪv.nəs/
分裂;分歧
great, and sometimes unfriendly, division between different groups of people, or disagreement within a group of people
The debate over illegal immigration has caused much divisiveness in the country. 关于非法移民的辩论在该国引起了很大的分歧。
Personal attacks and political divisiveness made it impossible for me to continue. 人身攻击和政治分歧使我无法继续行使职能。
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- He wants to end the divisiveness in Washington.
- The political divisiveness frustrates many residents.
- The divisiveness of the issue has also become apparent in Congress.