debate
n[C, U]
(a) formal argument or discussion of a question, eg at a public meeting or in Parliament, with two or more opposing speakers, and often ending in a vote (正式的)辯論, 討論(如在公眾集會或議會中, 常以表決結束)
After a long debate, the House of Commons approved the bill. 經過長時間的辯論, 下議院通過了議案.
to open the debate, ie be the first to speak 開始辯論(第一個發(fā)言)
the motion under debate, ie being discussed 在辯論中的動議.
(b) argument or discussion in general (一般性的)辯論, 討論
After much debate, we decided to move to Oxford. 我們經充分討論決定遷往牛津.
We had long debates at college about politics. 我們上大學時曾長時間地辯論政治問題.
Her resignation caused much public debate. 她辭職一事引起群眾議論紛紛. debate, v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tw, Tg]
~ (about sth) have a debate(2) about (sth); discuss (sth) 對(某事)進行辯論; 討論(某事)
What are they debating (about)? 他們在辯論什麼?
We're just debating what to do next. 我們正討論下一步該做什麼事.
They debated closing the factory. 他們爭論是否關閉工廠.
2 [Tn, Tw, Tg]
think (sth) over in order to decide 考慮(某事物)以決定
I debated it for a while, then decided not to go. 我反覆考慮後決定不去.
I'm debating where to go on holiday. 我在琢磨到何處度假.
He debated buying a new car, but didn't in the end. 他思量很久是否買輛新汽車, 但最後還是沒買. debater n person who debates (debate 1) 辯論的人.