[N-VAR 可变名词]（各自发表不同观点的）辩论，争论，讨论 A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.
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An intense debate is going on within the Israeli government...
以色列政府内部正在进行激烈的辩论。
There has been a lot of debate among scholars about this.
学者之间对此一直争论纷纷。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](议会或其他机构就某问题在投票前进行的)辩论 A debate is a formal discussion, for example in a parliament or institution, in which people express different opinions about a particular subject and then vote on it.
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There are expected to be some heated debates in parliament over the next few days.
预计接下来的几天里议会将会进行一些激烈的辩论。
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It is an excellent idea to encourage them to join a school debating society.
鼓励他们加入学校的辩论社是个绝佳的主意。
...debating skills.
辩论技巧
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[V-RECIP 相互动词]（与…）辩论，争论，讨论 If people debate a topic, they discuss it fairly formally, putting forward different views. You can also say that one person debates a topic with another person.
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The United Nations Security Council will debate the issue today...
联合国安理会今天将就这个问题展开讨论。
The causes of anorexia are much debated...
关于厌食的起因存在颇多争论。
Scholars have debated whether or not Yagenta became a convert...
学者们就弥源太是否皈依进行过辩论。
He likes to debate issues with his friends.
他喜欢跟朋友辩论各种问题。
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[VERB 动词]考虑；盘算；权衡 If you debate whether to do something or what to do, you think or talk about possible courses of action before deciding exactly what you are going to do.
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Taggart debated whether to have yet another double vodka...
塔格特思忖着是否再要一杯双份伏特加。
At the moment we are debating what furniture to buy for the house...
我们眼下正盘算着为房子购置什么样的家具。
I debated going back inside, but decided against it.
我寻思着是否再进去，最后还是决定离开。
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[PHRASE 短语]存在争论的；有待讨论的；未确定的 If you say that a matter is open to debate, you mean that people have different opinions about it, or it has not yet been firmly decided.
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Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.
他们之中谁更有音乐天赋还未有定论。
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debatedebatesdebateddebatingnoun★[countable , uncountable ]debate(on/about/over sth) 1★a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debatetwo or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue. （在公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论◆a debate on abortion关于堕胎的辩论◆The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).部长在辩论时率先发言。◆The motion under debate(= being discussed)was put to a vote. 辩论中的动议已付诸表决。◆After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.经过长时间辩论，国会通过了这项提议。☞synonyms at
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2★an argument or discussion expressing different opinions （各自发表不同意见的）争论，辩论，讨论◆a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate激烈的╱广泛的╱热烈的争论◆the current debate about tax目前关于税收的讨论◆There had been much debate on the issue of childcare.人们对儿童保育问题议论纷纷。◆Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate(= cannot be certain or decided yet).他是否罪有应得还有待于讨论。◆The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate.剧院的前途是一个颇有争议的问题。verb★1★[transitive , intransitive ]to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution （尤指正式）讨论，辩论SYN
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debate(sth) ◆Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.政界将在本周晚些时候讨论这个议案。◆The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated(= strongly argued about)by scientists. 关于宇宙起源问题，科学家仍在激烈辩论。debatewhether, what, etc… ◆The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16.委员会将讨论是否将参加俱乐部的年龄限制放宽到 16 岁。☞synonyms at
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2[intransitive , transitive ]to think carefully about sth before making a decision 仔细考虑；思考；盘算debate(with yourself) ◆She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone.她仔细琢磨了一会儿，然后拿起了电话。debatewhether, what, etc… ◆We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter.我们盘算着今年冬天是否去滑雪。debatedoing sth ◆For a moment he debated going after her.他仔细思考了片刻要不要去追求她。▶de·bat·ing/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ; NAmEdɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/noun[uncountable ]◆a debating society at a school学校的辩论学会de·bate/dɪˈbeɪt; NAmEdɪˈbeɪt/de·bat·ing/dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ; NAmEdɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/
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1[countable, uncountable] discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions: the gun-control debate in the US The new drug has become the subject of heated debate within the medical profession.debate over/about There has been widespread public debate over the introduction of genetically modified food. There was much lively debate about whether women should spend more time in the home. A fierce debate raged over which artist’s work should be chosen for the prize.debate between the ongoing debate between environmentalists and the road-building lobby over the future of our countryside Nuclear power has always been a topic that has sparked off considerable debate.2[countable, uncountable] a formal discussion of a particular problem, subject etc in which people express different opinions, and sometimes vote on themdebate on/over/about a debate on legalized gambling a televised debatehave/hold/conduct a debate It would have been better to hold the debate during the day.be under debate What topics are under debate in Congress this week?3be open to debate (also be a matter for debate) if an idea is open to debate, no one has proved yet whether it is true or falseSYN debatable: Whether that would have made any difference is open to debate.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesconsiderable debate· There has been considerable debate about the way forward for education.lively debate (=interesting and involving a lot of different opinions)· The conference produced some lively debate.intense debate (=in which people put forward strong and different arguments)· The future of the nuclear industry has been a matter of intense debate.a heated/fierce debate (=in which people express strong opinions in an angry way)· There has been a fierce debate over the way the war was fought.a wider debate (=involving more people or a more general discussion)· We believe that there should be a wider debate on such an important issue.a public debate (=in which people put forward their ideas publicly, so that everyone can form an opinion.)· He called for a public debate on race and discrimination.national debate (=one that involves everyone in a country)· It is time to start a national debate on the future of the health service.political debate (=involving members of political parties)· There was much political debate on pensions reform.long-running debate (=continuing for a long time)· the long-running debate about the future of our inner citiesongoing debate (=still continuing)· This is unlikely to be the final word in this ongoing debate.verbshave a debate· I think we should have a public debate on this issue.provoke/spark/trigger debate (=cause a debate to start)· The episode provoked fierce debate about freedom of speech.stifle debate (=prevent people from having a debate)· How can the party stifle debate on such an important issue?debate rages (=happens over a period of time and and involves strong feelings)· A national debate is now raging over the level of youth crime.phrasesbe the subject of debate (=be something that people discuss)· Teaching methods have long been the subject of debate.be a matter of debate (=be something that people have discussed)· The effectiveness of the government’s policy has been a matter of fierce debate.be a matter for debate (=be something that people should discuss)· The future of the police force is a matter for public debate.
1to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution: The issue will be debated on Tuesday.debate whether/what/how etc Meanwhile, philosophers debate whether it’s right to clone an individual.debate (something) with somebody an invitation to debate with William on the future of democracy His conclusions are hotly debated (=argued about strongly).► see thesaurus at
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2to consider something carefully before making a decisiondebate with yourself I debated with myself whether I should tell anyone.debate who/what/how etc I’m still debating what to do.debate doing something For a moment Mary debated telling Rick the truth.
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[dɪˈbeɪt]debated, debating, debates
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debated[644] debates[879] debating[1370]
辩论(58%)，争论(28%)，讨论(13%)，思考(1%)
n.辩论；辩论会
vt.辩论，争论，讨论
vi.辩论，争论，讨论
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