debate

[di'beit]

n.辩论, 讨论
vt.争论, 思考
vi.辩论

n.

1. 辩论, 讨论, 争论[U][S1]

A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on.

一场围绕着减税的辩论正在激烈进行中。

2. 辩论会[C]

vt.

1. 辩论, 讨论, 争论[+wh-]

They debated the question openly.

他们公开辩论这个问题。

2. 与……辩论

3. 思考, 盘算[+wh-]

She debated whether to accept his invitation.

她考虑是否接受他的邀请。

vi.

1. 辩论, 讨论, 争论

We debated on the question till late into the night.

我们就这个问题辩论到深夜。

2. 参加辩论

3. 思考[(+with)]

词形变化

名词: debatement | 动词过去式: debated | 动词过去分词: debated | 动词现在分词: debating | 动词第三人称单数: debates |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.辩论, 讨论, 争论

discuss  argue  reason  dispute  contend  

同义参见:

canvass  forum  controvert  plead  discussion  contention  difference  dialectic  disagreement  argumentation  deliberation  

英英释义

名词 debate:

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

同义词：argument, argumentation

the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)

同义词：disputation, public debate

动词 debate:

argue with one another

think about carefully; weigh

同义词：consider, moot, turn over, deliberate

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

同义词：deliberate

have an argument about something

同义词：argue, contend, fence

补充

debatedebate英:[diˈbeit] 美:[dɪˈbet]n.1.讨论, 辩论vt. & vi.1.辩论, 争论They debated for over an hour on the merits of the different systems.他们就几种不同体制的优点辩论了一个多小时。We're just debating what to do next.我们正在讨论下一步该做什么事。

例句

1. An intense debate is going on within the government.政府内部发生了激烈的争论。 2. There has been a lot of debate about this.关于这一点存在许多争议。 3. Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.他们中间哪一个更有音乐天赋, 仍然存在争议。 4. Whether this is an asset or a liability remains open to debate.这究竟是财富还是累赘, 仍然有待讨论。 5. There are expected to be some heated debates in parliament over the next few days.预计议会在接下来几天将会展开热烈的讨论。 6. a parliamentary debate on defence spending议会关于国防开支的讨论 7. We're having a debate on the motion that Christopher Columbus should have stayed at home.有动议称克里斯托弗•哥伦布本应留在国内, 我们正在就此展开讨论。 8. The United Nations will debate the issue today.联合国今天将就这一议题进行辩论。 9. The causes of anorexia are much debated.厌食症的起因广受争议。 10. We are debating what car to buy.我们正在仔细考虑买哪种车。 11. While I was debating what to do, the phone rang.当我盘算要做什么的时候, 电话铃响了。 12. I debated going back inside.我琢磨着回屋里去。 13. He turned round, debating whether to go back.他转过身, 反复考虑着是否要回去。 14. Taggart debated whether to have yet another double vodka.塔格特琢磨着是否再来一杯双份伏特加。 15. When I left, the men were still debating.我离开时，那些人仍在辩论。 16. I debated with John upon(或about) the question.我和约翰辩论这个问题。 17. I debated with myself whether to tell her the truth or not.我盘算着是否把真相告诉她。 18. I'm just debating whether to go or stay.我正在考虑去留问题。 19. They debated the matter of free will.他们辩论过自由意志的问题。 20. The homeowners debated the value of a road on the island.房东们争论岛上一条道路的价值。 21. Jack will debate Jones. Smith will debate Mary.杰克将与琼斯辩论。史密斯将与玛丽辩论。 22. She debated her decision in the matter.她对此事仔细考虑后做出决定。 23. I debated the idea in my mind until I fell asleep.我入睡前脑子里一直在考虑这个主意。 24. the national debate on abortion.关于流产的全国性辩论。 25. [mass noun]there has been much debate about prices.关于价格问题已经有很多讨论了。 26. MPs debated the issue in the Commons.下院议员在下院讨论这个问题。 27. [no obj.]members of the society debated for five nights.社团成员争论了五夜。 28. he debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her.他在考虑是顺其自然还是和她谈谈。 29. There's been a lot of debate about the cause of acid rain.有很多人议论过酸雨的成因。 30. They debated whether to go or not.他们讨论到底去还是不去。 31. 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。 32. 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。 33. At the center/core/heart of the debate [=controversy] is the question of responsibility.辩论的核心是责任问题。 34. 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。 35. current debates on/about the value of public schools目前关于公立学校价值的辩论 36. 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。 37. 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。 38. 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。 39. What topics will be under debate? [=debated]什么话题会引起争议？ 40. 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。 41. 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。 42. 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。 43. 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。 44. The accuracy of the report is open to debate.这篇报道的准确性尚有争议。 45. 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。 46. 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。 47. The energy bill is currently being debated in Congress.目前国会正在讨论能源议案。 48. 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。 49. The students debated for an hour.学生们辩论了一个小时。 50. 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。 51. "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。 52. 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。 53. She is still debating what to do.她仍在考虑该怎么办。 54. 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。