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debate
辩论;讨论;争论
核心释义
A discussion or argument in which opposing views are presented, often in a formal setting and sometimes followed by a vote.
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有序或正式场合的辩论或讨论,通常以投票或其他决定结束
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
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就某个提议或提案提出赞成和反对理由的讨论
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- 3.
非正式且热烈但通常文明的对立观点讨论
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
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对提案及其反对意见的正式陈述(通常随后进行投票)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
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对立观点的讨论
Discussion of opposing views.
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一种文学作品形式,以讨论或争论的形式出现,常见于许多欧洲国家的中世纪白话诗歌以及中世纪拉丁语中
A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.
辩论体文学作品;辩论诗;有序或正式场合的辩论或讨论,通常以投票或其他决定结束;就某个提议或提案提出赞成和反对理由的讨论;非正式且热烈但通常文明的对立观点讨论;对提案及其反对意见的正式陈述(通常随后进行投票)
用法In use
The students had a lively debate about the best way to protect the environment.
用法提示:此处 debate 为名词,表示关于某一话题的正式讨论。
After a long debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
用法提示:此处 debate 为名词,指会议中意见交锋的过程。
There was a debate among family members about where to go for vacation.
用法提示:此处 debate 为名词,表示非正式场合下的争辩或讨论。
debate about/on/over sth
There was a debate about the new policy.
就新政策进行了一场辩论。
debate between A and B
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- heated debate
- 激烈的辩论
- The proposal sparked a heated debate in parliament.该提案在议会引发了激烈的辩论。
- public debate
- 公开辩论
- There has been a public debate on climate change.关于气候变化进行了公开辩论。
- political debate
- 政治辩论
- The candidates engaged in a political debate on TV.候选人在电视上进行了政治辩论。
- ongoing debate
- 持续的辩论
- The role of technology in education is an ongoing debate.技术在教育中的作用是一个持续的辩论话题。
- fierce debate
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记作“得败他”,辩论就是要打败对方。
语境与语域Context & Register
多见于正式辩论、学术讨论或政治场合,也可用于日常争论。语域偏正式,但非正式场合也常见。
语法说明Grammar Note
作为可数名词,指正式的讨论或辩论,常与介词 about 或 on 连用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the -ate spelling and are pronounced with the ending /eɪt/, rhyming with 'debate'. However, not all -ate words rhyme (e.g., 'chocolate' /ˈtʃɒklət/).
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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