debate的意思

基本释义

• n 争论；辩论

  discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions

• v 争论；辨论

  to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution

例句

1. the gun-control debate in the US

   美国有关控制枪支的争论

2. The new drug has become the subject of heated debate within the medical profession.

   这种新药成了医学界激烈争论的话题。

3. There was much lively debate about whether women should spend more time in the home.

   就妇女是否应该花更多时间待在家里这个话题有许多热烈的争论。

短语

• debate on 关于…进行辩论
• public debate 公开辩论
• under debate 在争论中
• general debate 广泛的讨论；长时间的讨论
• subject of much debate 有争议的问题

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英英释义

debate的反义词 noun 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal e.g. the argument over foreign aid goes on and on Synonym: argumentargumentation 2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) Synonym: disputationpublic debate verb 1. argue with one another e.g. We debated the question of abortion John debated Mary 2. have an argument about something Synonym: arguecontendfence 3. discuss the pros and cons of an issue Synonym: deliberate 4. think about carefully weigh e.g. They considered the possibility of a strike Turn the proposal over in your mind Synonym: considermootturn overdeliberate

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