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discussion discussion ★★★★☆/dɪskʌ̱ʃ(ə)n/1[N-VAR	可变名词]讨论；商讨 If there is discussion about something, people talk about it, often in order to reach a decision.   [oft N of/about/on n]  [v-link PHR]There was a lot of discussion about the wording of the report...关于此则报道的措辞议论纷纷。Council members are due to have informal discussions later on today...委员会成员定于今日晚些时候进行非正式讨论。The whole question of school curriculum is up for discussion...涉及学校课程的全部事项都已提出供大家讨论。The plan may well be over-ambitious, and is clearly open to discussion.该计划可能太过好高骛远，势必要招致争论。If something is under discussion, it is still being talked about and a final decision has not yet been reached.在讨论中；在商议中'The proposals are still under discussion,' she said.“提案仍在讨论中，”她说道。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]论述；详述 A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail.   [usu N of n]For a discussion of biology and sexual politics, see chapter 4.生态政治和性别政治论述请见第4章。3[ADJ	形容词]探讨性的 A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss.   [ADJ n] discussiondi‧scus‧sion /dɪˈskʌʃən/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable, uncountable]  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1when you discuss something:  class discussions the topics suggested for discussiondiscussion of the discussion of important issuesdiscussion about high-level discussions about trade and commercediscussion with The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government. We have had discussions about her legal situation.under discussion (=being discussed) The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.2a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about itdiscussion of the report’s discussion of the legislationTHESAURUSdiscussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it: · After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.· This led to a discussion of our favourite books.· There are several projects under discussion  (=being discussed).debate discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something: · There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.· The student union is holding a debate on immigration.talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc: · the Arab-Israeli peace talks· The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.· Bilateral talks  (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.negotiations official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something: · The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.· International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization: · an international conference on nuclear physics· the Labour Party conferenceconsultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions: · The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.· The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.

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In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue.                  指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 prison reform                  关于监狱制度改革的辩论                                                            ■                consultation                a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth                  指团体间在决策前进行的咨询、商讨、磋商：                                                  ◆                  There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.                  两国之间进行了广泛磋商。                                                            ■                chat                a friendly informal conversation; informal talking                  指友好的非正式交谈、聊天                                                  NOTEThe countable use of                  chatis especially British English.                                      *chat 作可数名词尤用于英式英语：                                                                    ◆                  I just called in for a chat about the kids.                  我只是打电话来随便聊聊孩子的事情。                                                            ■                gossip                a conversation about other people and their private lives                  指关于他人及其私生活的闲谈、闲聊、说长道短：                                                  ◆                  We had a good gossip about the boss.                  我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。                                                            PATTERNS                                  ◆                  a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip                    aboutsth                                                                    ◆                  a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation                    onsth                                                                    ◆                                      in (close)discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation                    withsb                                                                    ◆                  to                    havea discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip                    withsb                                                                    ◆                  to                    holda discussion/conversation/debate/consultation                                                                                                  discussion      discussions                  dis·cus·sion              /        dɪˈskʌʃn                ;          NAmE                dɪˈskʌʃn                /             discussion[dɪˈskʌʃn]CET4CET6TEM4IELTSn104242851794421594445559722706NOUN13421110301Spoken:273012572discussions[2157]讨论(98%)，谈论(2%)n.讨论，议论

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Collins	discussion ★★★★☆ /dɪskʌ̱ʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]讨论；商讨 If there is discussion about something, people talk about it, often in order to reach a decision. [oft N of/about/on n] [v-link PHR] There was a lot of discussion about the wording of the report... 关于此则报道的措辞议论纷纷。 Council members are due to have informal discussions later on today... 委员会成员定于今日晚些时候进行非正式讨论。 The whole question of school curriculum is up for discussion... 涉及学校课程的全部事项都已提出供大家讨论。 The plan may well be over-ambitious, and is clearly open to discussion. 该计划可能太过好高骛远，势必要招致争论。 If something is under discussion, it is still being talked about and a final decision has not yet been reached.在讨论中；在商议中 'The proposals are still under discussion,' she said. “提案仍在讨论中，”她说道。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]论述；详述 A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. [usu N of n] For a discussion of biology and sexual politics, see chapter 4. 生态政治和性别政治论述请见第4章。 3 [ADJ 形容词]探讨性的 A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss. [ADJ n]
Oxford	dis·cus·sion ★ / dɪˈskʌʃn ; NAmE dɪˈskʌʃn / noun [uncountable , countable ] 1 ★ the process of discussing sb/sth; a conversation about sb/sth 讨论；商讨 ◆ a topic/subject for discussion 讨论的题目╱主题 ◆ After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. 他们经过反复讨论后决定接受我们的报价。 ◆ The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about)for a year now. 这些计划至今已讨论一年了。 ◆ Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导人仍在进行讨论。 discussion(with sb) (about/on sb/sth) ◆ We had a discussionwith them about the differences between Britain and the US. 我们和他们讨论了英美两国的不同之处。 2 ★ discussion(of sth) a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject 详述；论述 ◆ Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. 她这篇文章论述的是研究中使用的方法。 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 discussion conversation ◆dialogue ◆talk ◆debate ◆consultation ◆chat ◆gossip These are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth. 以上各词均表示交谈、谈论。 ■ discussion a detailed conversation about sth that is considered to be important 指重要事情的讨论、谈论、商讨： ◆ Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导人仍在进行讨论。 ■ conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way 通常指私下的或非正式的交谈、谈话： ◆ a telephone conversation 电话交谈 ■ dialogue conversations in a book, play or film 指书、戏剧或电影中的对话、对白： ◆ The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多对话少。 A dialogueis also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute. dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见： ◆ The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。 ■ talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved 常指就某个问题或对有关人员重要的事情进行的交谈、谈话、讨论、商讨： ◆ I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. 我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。 ■ debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue. 指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 prison reform 关于监狱制度改革的辩论 ■ consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth 指团体间在决策前进行的咨询、商讨、磋商： ◆ There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。 ■ chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking 指友好的非正式交谈、聊天 NOTEThe countable use of chatis especially British English. chat 作可数名词尤用于英式英语： ◆ I just called in for a chat about the kids. 我只是打电话来随便聊聊孩子的事情。 ■ gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives 指关于他人及其私生活的闲谈、闲聊、说长道短： ◆ We had a good gossip about the boss. 我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。 PATTERNS ◆ a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip aboutsth ◆ a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation onsth ◆ in (close)discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation withsb ◆ to havea discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip withsb ◆ to holda discussion/conversation/debate/consultation discussion discussions dis·cus·sion / dɪˈskʌʃn ; NAmE dɪˈskʌʃn /
LDC	discussiondi‧scus‧sion /dɪˈskʌʃən/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable, uncountable] Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1when you discuss something: class discussions the topics suggested for discussiondiscussion of the discussion of important issuesdiscussion about high-level discussions about trade and commercediscussion with The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government. We have had discussions about her legal situation.under discussion (=being discussed) The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.2a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about itdiscussion of the report’s discussion of the legislationTHESAURUSdiscussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it: · After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.· This led to a discussion of our favourite books.· There are several projects under discussion (=being discussed).debate discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something: · There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.· The student union is holding a debate on immigration.talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc: · the Arab-Israeli peace talks· The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.· Bilateral talks (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.negotiations official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something: · The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.· International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization: · an international conference on nuclear physics· the Labour Party conferenceconsultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions: · The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.· The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.
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