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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary de·bate
DATE 13th century : a contention by words or arguments: as a. the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b. a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides
verb (de·bat·ed ; de·bat·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French debatre, from de- + batre to beat, from Latin battuere DATE 14th century intransitive verb 1. obsolete : fight , contend 2. a. to contend in words b. to discuss a question by considering opposed arguments 3. to participate in a debate transitive verb 1. a. to argue about the subject was hotly debated b. to engage (an opponent) in debate 2. to turn over in one's mind he's still debating what to do Synonyms: see discuss • de·bat·er noun English Etymology debate c.1300, from Fr. debattre (13c.), orig. "to fight," from de- "down, completely" + batre "to beat." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ debate de·bate / di5beit / noun[C, U] ~ (on / about / over sth) 1. 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. (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。 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。 verb1. to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution (尤指正式)讨论,辩论 SYN discuss :
▪ [VN] 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,科学家仍进行着激烈辩论。 ▪ [V wh-] 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。 ▪ [also V] 2. ~ (with yourself) to think carefully about sth before making a decision 仔细考虑；思考；盘算: 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。 ▪ [V wh-] 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。 ▪ [also V -ing] • de·bat·ing noun [U] : a debating society at a school 学校的辩论学会 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English debate verb ADV. fully, properly, seriously, thoroughly | fiercely, hotly The issue is still being hotly debated. | openly, publicly The question of security needs to be debated publicly. | at length, endlessly, extensively PREP. with a presidential candidate debating with his opponent He sat there debating with himself what to do. PHRASES be widely debated The report has been widely debated in the industry. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun 1 Synonyms: ARGUMENTATION , dialectic, disputation, forensic, mooting Related Words: controverting, rebutting, refuting 2 Synonyms: ATTENTION 1, application, concentration, consideration, deliberation, heed, studyn. Function: verb Synonyms: DISCUSS 1, agitate, argue, canvass, discept, dispute, ||kick around, moot, thrash out, toss (around) Related Words: altercate, quarrel, wrangle; confute, controvert, disprove, rebut, refute; demonstrate, prove; contend, contest Contrasted Words: agree, coincide, concur; affirm, aver, maintain, profess Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged de·bate I. \-āt, usu -ād.+V\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English debat, from Old French, from debatre 1. a. obsolete : a fight or fighting : contest b. archaic : quarrel , dissension , strife 2. a. : a contention by means of words or arguments < an evening's debate among friends > : strife in argument : controversy ; specifically : the formal discussion, argumentation, and resolution of a motion before a legislative assembly or other public deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b. : consideration of or reflection upon a problem < paused hesitantly, but after a moment of debate she went forward > 3. a. : an instance of debating < we have just now engaged in a great debate — F.D.Roosevelt > b. (1) : a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides as a test of forensic ability (2) : a course of study of the methods and techniques of such discussion often taught in schools and colleges II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English debaten, from Middle French debatre, from Old French, from de- + batre to beat, from Latin battere, alteration of battuere — more at bat (stick)intransitive verb 1. obsolete : to engage in combat or strife : fight , contend , quarrel 2. a. : to contend in words : dispute b. : to discuss or examine a question by considering or stating different arguments < Socrates debated on the subject of life and death > 3. : to participate in a debate or other public disputation or discussion 4. : to reflect upon a question or problem < debate with oneself before deciding to go > transitive verb 1. a. : to argue about : discuss < the subject was hotly debated > especially : to discuss (a matter of public concern) in a legislative assembly b. : to engage in debate with (an opponent) < Lincoln debated Douglas on this issue > 2. : to turn over (a matter) in one's mind : reflect upon < I held her hand for a moment, debating a reply — L.C.Douglas > 3. archaic : to engage in combat for : strive or fight for or over : contest Synonyms: see discuss |
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