Word · Frequency #1210
debates
辩论;讨论;争论
debates is the plural of debate.
A discussion or argument in which opposing views are presented, often in a formal setting and sometimes followed by a vote.
- 1.
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.
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
- 2.
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
就某个提议或提案提出赞成和反对理由的讨论
- 3.
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
非正式且热烈但通常文明的对立观点讨论
- 4.
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
对提案及其反对意见的正式陈述(通常随后进行投票)
- 5.
Discussion of opposing views.
对立观点的讨论
- 6.
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.
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
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)
In use
The students had a lively debate about the best way to protect the environment.
After a long debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
There was a debate among family members about where to go for vacation.
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
The debate between the two candidates lasted two hours.
两位候选人之间的辩论持续了两个小时。
debate as to whether...
Connections
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
- 激烈的辩论
- The new policy has led to fierce debate among experts.这项新政策在专家中引发了激烈的辩论。
- national debate
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记作“得败他”,辩论就是要打败对方。
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。
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。
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/).
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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