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question question ★★★★★/kwe̱stʃ(ə)n/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]问题；疑问 A question is something that you say or write in order to ask a person about something.   [oft N about/on n]They asked a great many questions about England...他们问了一大堆有关英格兰的问题。The President refused to answer further questions on the subject...总统拒绝就这个话题再回答问题。Right, next question...好，下一个问题。'Do you feel that the British gamble more than they should?'—'Well, that's a very difficult question to answer.'“你是否认为英国人过于沉溺于赌博？”——“嗯，这个问题很难回答。”2[VERB	动词]向…提出问题；询问；盘问 If you question someone, you ask them a lot of questions about something.   [V n]This led the therapist to question Jim about his parents and their marriage...这让治疗专家问起了吉姆有关他父母及他们婚姻的情况。A man is being questioned by police in connection with an attack on a disabled woman.警方正在询问一名涉嫌袭击一位残疾女性的男子。questioningThe police have detained thirty-two people for questioning.警已经扣押了32人进行盘问。3[VERB	动词]对…表示怀疑；对…有疑问 If you question something, you have or express doubts about whether it is true, reasonable, or worthwhile.   [V n]It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions...他们从未想过要怀疑医生的决定。Weber is challenging his audience to question their own beliefs.韦伯正要求观众们反思质疑各自的信仰。4[N-SING	单数名词]疑问；怀疑；不确定 If you say that there is some question about something, you mean that there is doubt or uncertainty about it. If something is in question or has been called into question, doubt or uncertainty has been expressed about it.   [with supp]There's no question about their success...他们一定会成功。There's some question as to whether he will sign this resolution...他是否会签署这项决议还不能确定。As a footballer, Le Saux's ability was beyond question...作为一名足球运动员，勒索克斯的能力不容置疑。The paper says the President's move has called into question the whole basis of democracy in the country...报纸上说，总统的做法让人们对国家民主制度的整个基础提出了质疑。Why Marlowe was killed may be open to question, but where he is buried is not...也许马洛的死因还不能确定，但是他的埋葬地点没有任何疑问。With the loyalty of key military units in question, that could prove an extraordinarily difficult task.由于无法确定关键军事部队忠诚与否，这项任务也许会变得异常困难。5[N-COUNT	可数名词](需要考虑的)问题 A question is a problem, matter, or point which needs to be considered.   [oft N of n/wh]But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one...但是整个援助问题是个非常复杂的政治问题。That decision raised questions about the secretary of state's powers and the fairness of his procedure.那个决定引起人们对国务卿的权力及其做法的公平性的质疑。The question is: Is this what we really want?问题在于：这是我们真正想要的吗？...if the security question is not resolved...如果安全问题没有解决的话It was just a question of having the time to readjust.这只是个需要时间重新适应的问题。6[N-COUNT	可数名词]试题；考题 The questions in an examination are the problems which are set in order to test your knowledge or ability. He'd heard somewhere that the questions in economics examination papers stayed the same from year to year...他从某处听说经济学考试的考题年年都一样。That question did come up in the examination.那道题确实在考试中出现了。7See also:questioning；cross-question；leading question；trick question；  8[CONVENTION	惯用语]问得好，问得真有水平(用于问题难以回答、不便回答或不知道答案时) If you say 'Good question' in reply to a question, you mean that it is a difficult question to answer, or perhaps that you are embarrassed about the answer or do not know the answer.   [SPOKEN 口语]'Why didn't you appoint Ron twelve months ago?'—'Good question.'“你为什么12个月前不任命罗恩呢？”——“问得好。”9[PHRASE	短语]被提及的；讨论中的；相关的 The person, thing, or time in question is one which you have just been talking about or which is relevant.   [n PHR]The player in question is Mark Williams...我们所说的那个选手是马克·威廉斯。Add up all the income you've received over the period in question.把那个时期里你拿到的所有收入加在一起。10[PHRASE	短语]不可能；办不到；无法接受 If you say that something is out of the question, you are emphasizing that it is completely impossible or unacceptable.   [v-link PHR]  [emphasis]For the homeless, private medical care is simply out of the question...对于无家可归的人而言，私人医疗纯粹是天方夜谭。Is a tax increase still out of the question?增加税收仍然是不可能的事吗？11[PHRASE	短语]求婚 If you pop the question, you ask someone to marry you.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]  [JOURNALISM 新闻]Stuart got serious quickly and popped the question six months later.斯图尔特很快认真起来，6个月之后便求婚了。12[PHRASE	短语]（表示强调）是不可能的 If you say there is no question of something happening, you are emphasizing that it is not going to happen.   [V inflects]  [emphasis]As far as he was concerned there was no question of betraying his own comrades...就他而言，背叛自己的同志是不可能的。There is no question of the taxpayer picking up the bill for the party.要纳税人为该党买单是不可能的。13[PHRASE	短语]毫无疑问地；毫无异议地 If you do something without question, you do it without arguing or asking why it is necessary.   [PHR after v]...military formations, carrying out without question the battle orders of superior officers.毫无异议地执行上级军官的战斗命令的部队编队14[PHRASE	短语]毫无疑问(表示强调自己的观点) You use without question to emphasize the opinion you are expressing.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]He was our greatest storyteller, without question.毫无疑问，他是我们最会讲故事的人。 question1 nounquestion2 verbquestionques‧tion1 /ˈkwestʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1asking for information [countable] a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge  OPP  answer:  Can I ask you a question? I’m afraid I can’t answer that question.question about/on They asked me quite a lot of difficult questions about my job. The survey included questions on age and smoking habits.in answer to somebody’s question In answer to your last question, ‘Yes’.2subject/problem [countable] a subject or problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with  SYN  issuequestion of We discussed the question of confidentiality. This raises the question of government funding. an urgent need to address the question of crime Several questions have still not been resolved. The question is should I take the job in Japan, or should I stay here? Some important questions remain unanswered (=still have not been dealt with or explained).3doubt [countable, uncountable] if there is some question about something, there is doubt about it, or people feel uncertain about it:  The exact cause of death is still open to question (=not certain).call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt something) This has called into question people’s right to retire at 60. He’s by far the best candidate, there’s no question about it (=it is completely certain). There is no question that (=it is completely certain that) the government knew about the deal.beyond question (=completely certain or definite) Her efficiency and intelligence are beyond question.questions about/over something There are questions about the system’s practicality.4without question a)used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct:  Marilyn was, without question, a very beautiful woman. b)if you accept or obey something without question, you do it without expressing any doubt about whether it is correct or necessary:  Clara accepted his decision without question.5there is no question of something happening/somebody doing something used to say that there is no possibility of something happening:  There is no question of the project being postponed.6in question a)the things, people etc in question are the ones that are being discussed:  Where were you during the evening in question? b)if something is in question, there is doubt about it:  I’m afraid his honesty is now in question.7be a question of something used to say what the most important fact, part, or feature of something is:  Dance is a question of control and creative expression. I would love to come, but it’s a question of time.8it’s just/only/simply a question of doing something spoken used to say that what needs doing is easy or not complicated:  It’s just a question of putting in a couple of screws.9be out of the question if something is out of the question, it is definitely not possible or not allowed:  You can’t go in that old shirt – it’s out of the question.10(that’s a) good question! spoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question:  ‘How can we afford this?’ ‘Good question!’11pop the question informal to ask someone to marry you – used humorously → leading questionat leading1(4), → rhetorical questionat rhetorical(1), → beg the questionat beg(6)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsask (somebody) a question· Don’t be afraid to ask questions.have a question (=want to ask a question)· I just have one question: is the treatment effective?pose a question formal (=ask a question)· He poses the question, ‘What should we teach our children?’put a question to somebody (=ask a question in a formal situation)· I recently put some of these questions to a psychologist.answer a question· You haven’t answered my question.avoid/evade/dodge a question (=not give a direct answer)· He had skilfully evaded Margie’s questions.set a question (=invent a question for a test)· He used to set the questions for a TV quiz show.rephrase a question (=ask it in a different way)· He didn’t answer, so I rephrased my question.bombard somebody with questions (=ask someone a lot of questions)· They bombarded him with questions about the case.field questions (=answer a lot of questions)· He fielded questions from reporters about the announcement.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + questiondifficult/hard· Some of the questions in the last section were very difficult.easy· These questions should be easy for you.a good question (=interesting or difficult to answer)· That’s a good question.a stupid/silly question (=one whose answer is obvious)· Did you win, or is that a stupid question?an awkward question (=one that someone does not want to answer)· How can we keep the press from asking awkward questions?a tricky/tough question (=one that is difficult to answer)· That’s a really tricky question.an embarrassing question· The media began to ask embarrassing questions about MPs' expenses.a personal question (=one relating to someone’s private life)· Can I ask you a personal question?a simple question (=one that is easy to answer)· All you have to do is answer the three simple questions below.a searching/probing question (=one designed to find things out)· The immigration officer asked me some searching questions.a direct question (=one that asks for information in a very direct way)· She was startled by the direct question.an exam/a test question· You have to answer twenty exam questions.an impertinent question (=one which you have no right to ask)· She did not answer the maid’s impertinent question.a rhetorical question (=one that you ask without expecting an answer, in order to make a point)a multiple choice question (=where you are given a set of possible answers)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsraise a question (=bring it to people’s attention)· This study raises several important questions.address a question (=start trying to deal with it)· Two questions need to be addressed.discuss a question· They discussed the question of the possible use of the atomic bomb.consider a question· We must also consider the question of compensation.deal with a question· This question will be dealt with in Chapter 4.tackle a question (=try to deal with a difficult question)· Who has the ability to tackle the tough questions facing the nation?resolve a question (=deal with it in a satisfactory way)· We will proceed just as soon as we can resolve the question of the fee.adjectivesan important/big question· The book raises important questions about nationality and the role of a citizen.a fundamental question· Their experiences have highlighted fundamental questions of human rights.serious questions· The incident has raised serious questions about police conduct.a vexed/thorny question (=one that is hard to deal with)· Finally, there’s the thorny question of money.a burning question (=an important one that needs dealing with)· Little progress was made on the burning question of Africa’s debt.a moral/ethical question (=one relating to principles of what is right and wrong)· This area of medical research poses serious ethical questions that doctors alone cannot answer.unanswered/open (=not dealt with)· At this point a key question remains unanswered.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3phrasesbe open to question (=not be certain or definitely true)· Whether he will survive politically is open to question.be beyond question (=be definite)· Her loyalty is beyond question.call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt it)· He brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.come into question (=start to be doubted)· The special protection given to these animals has come into question in recent years.there’s no question (=it is certain)· There’s no question that they have done an outstanding job.THESAURUSquestion something that you ask someone, either when speaking or when writing: · Would anyone like to ask any questions?· I’ve emailed the hotel with one or two questions.query /ˈkwɪəri $ ˈkwɪri/ especially British English a question that you ask when you are not sure you have understood something or that the information you have is correct: · If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent.· Our staff are always available to answer customers’ queries.inquiry (also enquiry especially British English) /ɪnˈkwaɪəri $ ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪŋkwəri/ a question you ask in order to get information or find out the details about something: · We’ve advertised the house, and we’ve already received lots of enquiries.· The police have been making some inquiries in the area.request a polite or formal question asking for something that you want or need: · The bank said ‘no’ to our request for more money.· You must make your request in writing.question1 nounquestion2 verbquestionquestion2 ●●● S2 W3 verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1to ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime → interrogate:  Two men have been arrested and questioned.question somebody about something She hates being questioned about her past. Joseph questioned the doctors closely (=asked them a lot of questions).► see thesaurus at ask2to have or express doubts about whether something is true, good, necessary etcquestion what/how/when etc Are you questioning what I’m saying? No one dared to question his decisions.question whether One questions whether he’s telling the truth.THESAURUSquestion to ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime: · The police questioned him for three hours before releasing him without charge.· When questioned by reporters, he denied all knowledge about the affair.interrogate to keep asking a lot of questions for a long time, sometimes using threats, in order to get information: · He was interrogated by US agents about his alleged links to al-Qaeda.interview to ask someone questions for a newspaper, TV programme etc, or to ask someone questions to find out if they are suitable for a job, course etc: · Did you hear him being interviewed on ‘the Today Programme’?· The woman who interviewed me offered me the job.grill informal to ask someone a lot of difficult questions about something, in a way that is tiring or annoying: · She started grilling me about why I was so late coming home.cross-examine to ask someone a series of questions in court about their previous statements, in order to find out whether they have been telling the truth: · The defence lawyer cross-examined the witness in order to test his evidence.be helping police with their inquiries British English to be questioned by the police about a crime – used especially in news reports when the police think that this person may be guilty of the crime: · Last night, a 21-year-old woman was helping police with their inquiries.

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(              informal)                        used to show that you do not know the answer to a question              （表示不知道答案）问得好                                            ◆            ‘How much is all this going to cost?’ ‘Good question!’            “这一切得花多少钱？”“问得好！”                                      in ˈquestion                  1          ★                      that is being discussed              讨论（或议论）中的                                            ◆            On the day in question we were in Cardiff.            在所说的那一天，我们在加的夫。                                    2          ★                      in doubt; uncertain              有疑问；不确定                                            ◆            The future of public transport is not in question.            公共交通的未来发展是不容置疑的。                                      ★        just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth)                              used to say that sth is not difficult to predict, explain, do, etc.              只不过是…的问题（指不难预料、解释、做等的事情）                                            ◆            It's merely a question of time before the business collapses.            这家企业的倒闭只是时间问题。                                ◆            It's just a question of deciding what you really want.            那只是个确定你真正想要什么的问题。                                      ★        out of the ˈquestion                              impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussing              不可能；不允许；不值得讨论                                            ◆            Another trip abroad this year is out of the question.            今年再度出国是绝无可能的。                                      ★        there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth)                              there is/was no possibility of sth              （某事）是不可能的                                            ◆            There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date.            离出发日期这么近，他不可能取消行程。                                      ☞more at                                    beg                              ,                                    call                                   v.            ,                                    moot                                   adj.            ,                                    pop                                   v.                                  verb        ★                    1      ★              questionsb (about/on sth)            |      + speech              to ask sb questions about sth, especially officially          正式提问；质询；问                            ◆        She was arrested and questioned about the fire.        她被拘留讯问有关火灾的事情。                    ◆        The students were questioned on the books they had been studying.        学生被问到有关他们所学课本内容的问题。                    ◆        Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise.        被问到的人有一半以上说他们很少锻炼身体。                    2      ★              to have or express doubts or suspicions about sth          表示疑问；怀疑                            questionsth                    ◆        I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.        他说什么我就相信什么。我从未想过要去怀疑它。                    ◆        No one has ever questioned her judgement.        对她的判断从没有人表示过怀疑。                    questionwhether, what, etc…                    ◆        He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.        他怀疑事故是否应把责任全归咎于卡车司机一个人。                        ques·tion              /        ˈkwestʃən                ;          NAmE                ˈkwestʃən                /             question[ˈkwestʃən]questioned, questioning, questionsCET4CET6TEM4考研v19601939946812636281747124553n1972088067778323644276042733252443NOUN2355591793VERB3180366393Spoken:309251349questioned[6913] questioning[10969] questions[90221]问题(81%)，怀疑(11%)，疑问(4%)，询问(4%)n.问题，疑问；询问；疑问句vt.询问；怀疑；审问vi.询问；怀疑；审问

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Collins	question ★★★★★ /kwe̱stʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]问题；疑问 A question is something that you say or write in order to ask a person about something. [oft N about/on n] They asked a great many questions about England... 他们问了一大堆有关英格兰的问题。 The President refused to answer further questions on the subject... 总统拒绝就这个话题再回答问题。 Right, next question... 好，下一个问题。 'Do you feel that the British gamble more than they should?'—'Well, that's a very difficult question to answer.' “你是否认为英国人过于沉溺于赌博？”——“嗯，这个问题很难回答。” 2 [VERB 动词]向…提出问题；询问；盘问 If you question someone, you ask them a lot of questions about something. [V n] This led the therapist to question Jim about his parents and their marriage... 这让治疗专家问起了吉姆有关他父母及他们婚姻的情况。 A man is being questioned by police in connection with an attack on a disabled woman. 警方正在询问一名涉嫌袭击一位残疾女性的男子。 questioning The police have detained thirty-two people for questioning. 警已经扣押了32人进行盘问。 3 [VERB 动词]对…表示怀疑；对…有疑问 If you question something, you have or express doubts about whether it is true, reasonable, or worthwhile. [V n] It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions... 他们从未想过要怀疑医生的决定。 Weber is challenging his audience to question their own beliefs. 韦伯正要求观众们反思质疑各自的信仰。 4 [N-SING 单数名词]疑问；怀疑；不确定 If you say that there is some question about something, you mean that there is doubt or uncertainty about it. If something is in question or has been called into question, doubt or uncertainty has been expressed about it. [with supp] There's no question about their success... 他们一定会成功。 There's some question as to whether he will sign this resolution... 他是否会签署这项决议还不能确定。 As a footballer, Le Saux's ability was beyond question... 作为一名足球运动员，勒索克斯的能力不容置疑。 The paper says the President's move has called into question the whole basis of democracy in the country... 报纸上说，总统的做法让人们对国家民主制度的整个基础提出了质疑。 Why Marlowe was killed may be open to question, but where he is buried is not... 也许马洛的死因还不能确定，但是他的埋葬地点没有任何疑问。 With the loyalty of key military units in question, that could prove an extraordinarily difficult task. 由于无法确定关键军事部队忠诚与否，这项任务也许会变得异常困难。 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词](需要考虑的)问题 A question is a problem, matter, or point which needs to be considered. [oft N of n/wh] But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one... 但是整个援助问题是个非常复杂的政治问题。 That decision raised questions about the secretary of state's powers and the fairness of his procedure. 那个决定引起人们对国务卿的权力及其做法的公平性的质疑。 The question is: Is this what we really want? 问题在于：这是我们真正想要的吗？ ...if the security question is not resolved... 如果安全问题没有解决的话 It was just a question of having the time to readjust. 这只是个需要时间重新适应的问题。 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词]试题；考题 The questions in an examination are the problems which are set in order to test your knowledge or ability. He'd heard somewhere that the questions in economics examination papers stayed the same from year to year... 他从某处听说经济学考试的考题年年都一样。 That question did come up in the examination. 那道题确实在考试中出现了。 7 See also:questioning ；cross-question ；leading question ；trick question ； 8 [CONVENTION 惯用语]问得好，问得真有水平(用于问题难以回答、不便回答或不知道答案时) If you say 'Good question' in reply to a question, you mean that it is a difficult question to answer, or perhaps that you are embarrassed about the answer or do not know the answer. [SPOKEN 口语] 'Why didn't you appoint Ron twelve months ago?'—'Good question.' “你为什么12个月前不任命罗恩呢？”——“问得好。” 9 [PHRASE 短语]被提及的；讨论中的；相关的 The person, thing, or time in question is one which you have just been talking about or which is relevant. [n PHR] The player in question is Mark Williams... 我们所说的那个选手是马克·威廉斯。 Add up all the income you've received over the period in question. 把那个时期里你拿到的所有收入加在一起。 10 [PHRASE 短语]不可能；办不到；无法接受 If you say that something is out of the question, you are emphasizing that it is completely impossible or unacceptable. [v-link PHR] [emphasis] For the homeless, private medical care is simply out of the question... 对于无家可归的人而言，私人医疗纯粹是天方夜谭。 Is a tax increase still out of the question? 增加税收仍然是不可能的事吗？ 11 [PHRASE 短语]求婚 If you pop the question, you ask someone to marry you. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] [JOURNALISM 新闻] Stuart got serious quickly and popped the question six months later. 斯图尔特很快认真起来，6个月之后便求婚了。 12 [PHRASE 短语]（表示强调）是不可能的 If you say there is no question of something happening, you are emphasizing that it is not going to happen. [V inflects] [emphasis] As far as he was concerned there was no question of betraying his own comrades... 就他而言，背叛自己的同志是不可能的。 There is no question of the taxpayer picking up the bill for the party. 要纳税人为该党买单是不可能的。 13 [PHRASE 短语]毫无疑问地；毫无异议地 If you do something without question, you do it without arguing or asking why it is necessary. [PHR after v] ...military formations, carrying out without question the battle orders of superior officers. 毫无异议地执行上级军官的战斗命令的部队编队 14 [PHRASE 短语]毫无疑问(表示强调自己的观点) You use without question to emphasize the opinion you are expressing. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] He was our greatest storyteller, without question. 毫无疑问，他是我们最会讲故事的人。
Oxford	ques·tion ★ / ˈkwestʃən ; NAmE ˈkwestʃən / noun , verb question questions questioned questioning noun ★ 1 ★ [countable ] a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information 问题；疑问 ◆ to ask/answer a question 提出╱回答问题 ◆ The question is,how much are they going to pay you? 问题是，他们打算付给你多少钱？ ◆ ( formal) The question arisesas to whether or not he knew of the situation. 问题是，他对局势是否了解。 ◆ The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. 泄漏究竟是怎么造成的，这一关键问题仍未得到答案。 ◆ ( formal) He put a question tothe minister about the recent reforms. 他就最近的改革措施向部长提了一个问题。 ◆ I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. 我希望警方不要提出难应付的问题。 ◆ In an interview try to ask open questionsthat don't just need ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as an answer. 在面试中要尽量问易于发挥的问题，不要让对方回答“是”或“否”便了事。 2 ★ [countable ] a task or request for information that is intended to test your knowledge or understanding, for example in an exam or a competition 考题；试题 ◆ Question 3 was very difficult. 第 3 题难极了。 ◆ In the exam there's sure to be a question onenergy. 考试时准有关于能量的题目。 3 ★ [countable ] question(of sth) a matter or topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with （待讨论或处理的）事情，议题，课题 ◆ Let's look at the question of security. 咱们来看一下保安问题。 ◆ The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. 需要面对的是资金问题。 ◆ Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). 哪条路线较好还没有定论。 4 [uncountable ] doubt or confusion about sth 怀疑；困惑 ◆ Her honesty is beyond question. 她的诚实是毋庸置疑的。 ◆ His suitability for the job is open to question. 他是否适合担任这工作还需要考虑。 ◆ Her version of events was accepted without question. 她对事情的陈述没有受到任何质疑就被接受了。 IDIOMS bring/throw sth into ˈquestion to cause sth to become a matter for doubt and discussion 引起有关…的怀疑（或议论） ◆ This case brings into question the whole purpose of the law. 这宗案件引起了对整个法律宗旨的怀疑。 come into ˈquestion to become a matter for doubt and discussion 成为怀疑（或讨论）的对象 ˌgood ˈquestion! ( informal) used to show that you do not know the answer to a question （表示不知道答案）问得好 ◆ ‘How much is all this going to cost?’ ‘Good question!’ “这一切得花多少钱？”“问得好！” in ˈquestion 1 ★ that is being discussed 讨论（或议论）中的 ◆ On the day in question we were in Cardiff. 在所说的那一天，我们在加的夫。 2 ★ in doubt; uncertain 有疑问；不确定 ◆ The future of public transport is not in question. 公共交通的未来发展是不容置疑的。 ★ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) used to say that sth is not difficult to predict, explain, do, etc. 只不过是…的问题（指不难预料、解释、做等的事情） ◆ It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. 这家企业的倒闭只是时间问题。 ◆ It's just a question of deciding what you really want. 那只是个确定你真正想要什么的问题。 ★ out of the ˈquestion impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussing 不可能；不允许；不值得讨论 ◆ Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. 今年再度出国是绝无可能的。 ★ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) there is/was no possibility of sth （某事）是不可能的 ◆ There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. 离出发日期这么近，他不可能取消行程。 ☞more at beg , call v. , moot adj. , pop v. verb ★ 1 ★ questionsb (about/on sth) \| + speech to ask sb questions about sth, especially officially 正式提问；质询；问 ◆ She was arrested and questioned about the fire. 她被拘留讯问有关火灾的事情。 ◆ The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. 学生被问到有关他们所学课本内容的问题。 ◆ Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. 被问到的人有一半以上说他们很少锻炼身体。 2 ★ to have or express doubts or suspicions about sth 表示疑问；怀疑 questionsth ◆ I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. 他说什么我就相信什么。我从未想过要去怀疑它。 ◆ No one has ever questioned her judgement. 对她的判断从没有人表示过怀疑。 questionwhether, what, etc… ◆ He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. 他怀疑事故是否应把责任全归咎于卡车司机一个人。 ques·tion / ˈkwestʃən ; NAmE ˈkwestʃən /
LDC	question1 noun question2 verb questionques‧tion1 /ˈkwestʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1asking for information [countable] a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge OPP answer: Can I ask you a question? I’m afraid I can’t answer that question.question about/on They asked me quite a lot of difficult questions about my job. The survey included questions on age and smoking habits.in answer to somebody’s question In answer to your last question, ‘Yes’.2subject/problem [countable] a subject or problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with SYN issuequestion of We discussed the question of confidentiality. This raises the question of government funding. an urgent need to address the question of crime Several questions have still not been resolved. The question is should I take the job in Japan, or should I stay here? Some important questions remain unanswered (=still have not been dealt with or explained).3doubt [countable, uncountable] if there is some question about something, there is doubt about it, or people feel uncertain about it: The exact cause of death is still open to question (=not certain).call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt something) This has called into question people’s right to retire at 60. He’s by far the best candidate, there’s no question about it (=it is completely certain). There is no question that (=it is completely certain that) the government knew about the deal.beyond question (=completely certain or definite) Her efficiency and intelligence are beyond question.questions about/over something There are questions about the system’s practicality.4without question a)used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct: Marilyn was, without question, a very beautiful woman. b)if you accept or obey something without question, you do it without expressing any doubt about whether it is correct or necessary: Clara accepted his decision without question.5there is no question of something happening/somebody doing something used to say that there is no possibility of something happening: There is no question of the project being postponed.6in question a)the things, people etc in question are the ones that are being discussed: Where were you during the evening in question? b)if something is in question, there is doubt about it: I’m afraid his honesty is now in question.7be a question of something used to say what the most important fact, part, or feature of something is: Dance is a question of control and creative expression. I would love to come, but it’s a question of time.8it’s just/only/simply a question of doing something spoken used to say that what needs doing is easy or not complicated: It’s just a question of putting in a couple of screws.9be out of the question if something is out of the question, it is definitely not possible or not allowed: You can’t go in that old shirt – it’s out of the question.10(that’s a) good question! spoken used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question: ‘How can we afford this?’ ‘Good question!’11pop the question informal to ask someone to marry you – used humorously → leading question at leading1(4) , → rhetorical question at rhetorical(1) , → beg the question at beg(6) COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsask (somebody) a question· Don’t be afraid to ask questions.have a question (=want to ask a question)· I just have one question: is the treatment effective?pose a question formal (=ask a question)· He poses the question, ‘What should we teach our children?’put a question to somebody (=ask a question in a formal situation)· I recently put some of these questions to a psychologist.answer a question· You haven’t answered my question.avoid/evade/dodge a question (=not give a direct answer)· He had skilfully evaded Margie’s questions.set a question (=invent a question for a test)· He used to set the questions for a TV quiz show.rephrase a question (=ask it in a different way)· He didn’t answer, so I rephrased my question.bombard somebody with questions (=ask someone a lot of questions)· They bombarded him with questions about the case.field questions (=answer a lot of questions)· He fielded questions from reporters about the announcement.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + questiondifficult/hard· Some of the questions in the last section were very difficult.easy· These questions should be easy for you.a good question (=interesting or difficult to answer)· That’s a good question.a stupid/silly question (=one whose answer is obvious)· Did you win, or is that a stupid question?an awkward question (=one that someone does not want to answer)· How can we keep the press from asking awkward questions?a tricky/tough question (=one that is difficult to answer)· That’s a really tricky question.an embarrassing question· The media began to ask embarrassing questions about MPs' expenses.a personal question (=one relating to someone’s private life)· Can I ask you a personal question?a simple question (=one that is easy to answer)· All you have to do is answer the three simple questions below.a searching/probing question (=one designed to find things out)· The immigration officer asked me some searching questions.a direct question (=one that asks for information in a very direct way)· She was startled by the direct question.an exam/a test question· You have to answer twenty exam questions.an impertinent question (=one which you have no right to ask)· She did not answer the maid’s impertinent question.a rhetorical question (=one that you ask without expecting an answer, in order to make a point)a multiple choice question (=where you are given a set of possible answers)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsraise a question (=bring it to people’s attention)· This study raises several important questions.address a question (=start trying to deal with it)· Two questions need to be addressed.discuss a question· They discussed the question of the possible use of the atomic bomb.consider a question· We must also consider the question of compensation.deal with a question· This question will be dealt with in Chapter 4.tackle a question (=try to deal with a difficult question)· Who has the ability to tackle the tough questions facing the nation?resolve a question (=deal with it in a satisfactory way)· We will proceed just as soon as we can resolve the question of the fee.adjectivesan important/big question· The book raises important questions about nationality and the role of a citizen.a fundamental question· Their experiences have highlighted fundamental questions of human rights.serious questions· The incident has raised serious questions about police conduct.a vexed/thorny question (=one that is hard to deal with)· Finally, there’s the thorny question of money.a burning question (=an important one that needs dealing with)· Little progress was made on the burning question of Africa’s debt.a moral/ethical question (=one relating to principles of what is right and wrong)· This area of medical research poses serious ethical questions that doctors alone cannot answer.unanswered/open (=not dealt with)· At this point a key question remains unanswered.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3phrasesbe open to question (=not be certain or definitely true)· Whether he will survive politically is open to question.be beyond question (=be definite)· Her loyalty is beyond question.call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt it)· He brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.come into question (=start to be doubted)· The special protection given to these animals has come into question in recent years.there’s no question (=it is certain)· There’s no question that they have done an outstanding job.THESAURUSquestion something that you ask someone, either when speaking or when writing: · Would anyone like to ask any questions?· I’ve emailed the hotel with one or two questions.query /ˈkwɪəri $ ˈkwɪri/ especially British English a question that you ask when you are not sure you have understood something or that the information you have is correct: · If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent.· Our staff are always available to answer customers’ queries.inquiry (also enquiry especially British English) /ɪnˈkwaɪəri $ ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪŋkwəri/ a question you ask in order to get information or find out the details about something: · We’ve advertised the house, and we’ve already received lots of enquiries.· The police have been making some inquiries in the area.request a polite or formal question asking for something that you want or need: · The bank said ‘no’ to our request for more money.· You must make your request in writing. question1 noun question2 verb questionquestion2 ●●● S2 W3 verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1to ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime → interrogate: Two men have been arrested and questioned.question somebody about something She hates being questioned about her past. Joseph questioned the doctors closely (=asked them a lot of questions).► see thesaurus at ask 2to have or express doubts about whether something is true, good, necessary etcquestion what/how/when etc Are you questioning what I’m saying? No one dared to question his decisions.question whether One questions whether he’s telling the truth.THESAURUSquestion to ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime: · The police questioned him for three hours before releasing him without charge.· When questioned by reporters, he denied all knowledge about the affair.interrogate to keep asking a lot of questions for a long time, sometimes using threats, in order to get information: · He was interrogated by US agents about his alleged links to al-Qaeda.interview to ask someone questions for a newspaper, TV programme etc, or to ask someone questions to find out if they are suitable for a job, course etc: · Did you hear him being interviewed on ‘the Today Programme’?· The woman who interviewed me offered me the job.grill informal to ask someone a lot of difficult questions about something, in a way that is tiring or annoying: · She started grilling me about why I was so late coming home.cross-examine to ask someone a series of questions in court about their previous statements, in order to find out whether they have been telling the truth: · The defence lawyer cross-examined the witness in order to test his evidence.be helping police with their inquiries British English to be questioned by the police about a crime – used especially in news reports when the police think that this person may be guilty of the crime: · Last night, a 21-year-old woman was helping police with their inquiries.
WDF	question [ˈkwestʃən]questioned, questioning, questions CET4CET6TEM4考研 v1960 19399 4681 2636 2817 4712 4553 n197 208806 77783 23644 27604 27332 52443 NOUN235 5591793 VERB3180 366393 Spoken: 309251349 questioned[6913] questioning[10969] questions[90221] 问题(81%)，怀疑(11%)，疑问(4%)，询问(4%) n.问题，疑问；询问；疑问句 vt.询问；怀疑；审问 vi.询问；怀疑；审问

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