debate
英 /dɪˈbeɪt/ 美 /dɪˈbeɪt/
- n. 辩论；讨论A discussion in which people express different views.
- v. 辩论；讨论To discuss a subject by considering different views.
- v. 仔细考虑；权衡To think carefully about options before making a decision.
We had a lively debate about keeping pets indoors.
我们就把宠物养在室内的问题展开了热烈讨论。
The debate over free public transport centres on its environmental benefits and the cost to taxpayers.
关于免费公共交通的争论集中在其环境效益和纳税人需要承担的费用上。
搭配
public debate 公开讨论heated debate 激烈的辩论debate an issue 讨论一个问题debate whether to 斟酌是否要
辨析提示
动词可直接接议题；debate whether to表示权衡。
词族
debatable (adj.)、debater (n.)
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