| 词汇 | debate |
| 释义 | debate (verb) debate 3 ENTRIES FOUND: debate (noun) debate (verb) matter (noun) 1 debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ noun plural debates 1 debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ noun plural debates Learner's definition of DEBATE : a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something辩论 ◊ A debate can be an organized event, an informal discussion between two or more people, or a general discussion that involves many people.辩论可以是有组织的正式讨论、两人或多人之间的非正式讨论，或多人参与的一般性讨论。 [count] The candidates participated in several debates before the election was held.候选人在选举前参加了多场辩论。 Our polite chat about politics slowly turned into a heated debate. [=argument]我们之间有关政治的客气交谈渐渐变成了激烈辩论。 At the center/core/heart of the debate [=controversy] is the question of responsibility.辩论的核心是责任问题。 — often + on, about, or over The university is hosting a debate on gun control.这所大学正在举办一场关于枪支控制的辩论。 current debates on/about the value of public schools目前关于公立学校价值的辩论 The town held a debate over what to do about the recent traffic problems.这个镇子举办了一场关于如何处理近来交通问题的辩论。 The court decision sparked a raging/furious debate over property rights.法庭判决激起了一场关于产权的激愤/激烈的辩论。 [noncount] The meaning of the text has been the subject of considerable/intense/lively debate among scholars for many years.这一文本的含义已经成为学者们多年来广泛/激烈/热烈争论的话题。 What topics will be under debate? [=debated]什么话题会引起争议？ — often + on, about, or over There was much debate on/about/over whether the new program was worth the cost.在新方案是否划算的问题上争议很大。 There's little debate [=controversy] about the health benefits of moderate exercise.对于适度运动的健康益处几乎毫无争议。 The book traces centuries of debate over the origins of language.这本书追溯了几个世纪以来关于语言起源的争论。 ◊ If something is a matter of debate or open to debate, people have different ideas and opinions about it.有争议的 Whether or not the tax cuts benefit the poor is still a matter of debate. [=debatable]减税是否对穷人有利仍存在争议。 The accuracy of the report is open to debate.这篇报道的准确性尚有争议。 2 debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ verb debates; debated; debating 2 debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ verb debates; debated; debating Learner's definition of DEBATE 1 [+ object] : to discuss (something) with people whose opinions are different from your own争论；讨论 Scholars have been debating the meaning of the text for years.学者们对这一文本的含义已争论多年。 Whether or not the tax cuts benefit the lower classes is still hotly debated among economists.减税是否对下层民众有利，经济学家们对此仍有激烈的争论。 The energy bill is currently being debated in Congress.目前国会正在讨论能源议案。 2 : to compete against (someone) in a debate : to argue against another person's opinions as part of an organized event（与某人）辩论 [+ object] The President debated his challenger in front of a live audience on Tuesday.周二，总统在现场观众面前与挑战者进行了辩论。 [no object] The students debated for an hour.学生们辩论了一个小时。 She was on the debating team [=a group that competes against other teams in formal debates] at school.她曾是学校辩论队的成员。 3 [+ object] : to think about (something) in order to decide what to do考虑；琢磨；盘算 I debated [=considered] moving to the city, but eventually decided against it.我曾经考虑过要搬到城里，但最终还是决定不搬。 — often + whether, what, etc. I am still debating (with myself) whether to attend the wedding or not.我仍在考虑是否去参加婚礼。 She is still debating what to do.她仍在考虑该怎么办。 — debater noun, plural debaters [count] He is one of the best debaters in on our school's team.他是我们校队的最佳辩手之一。 |
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