debate

名詞

UK/dɪˈbeɪt/
US/dɪˈbeɪt/

定義 debate 名詞

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A formal discussion about a particular topic, often involving opposing viewpoints.

    公开的讨论;正式的争论

    • The new policy sparked widespread debate among the public.

      新政策在公众中引发了广泛的辩论。

    • The debate over climate change is ongoing, with differing opinions.

      关于气候变化的辩论仍在持续,各方意见不一。

    • They had a heated debate about the direction of future development at the meeting.

      他们在会议上就未来发展方向进行了激烈的辩论。

動詞

UK/dɪˈbeɪt/
US/dɪˈbeɪt/

定義 debate 動詞

  1. C2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To discuss a subject formally, often in a context of disagreement.

    正式讨论;辩论;争论

    • The two candidates will debate key issues on television.

      两位候选人将在电视上辩论关键问题。

    • They debated for hours in the meeting but failed to reach a consensus.

      他们在会议上辩论了数小时,但未能达成共识。

    • Scholars are debating the validity of the research findings.

      学者们正在辩论研究结果的有效性。

  2. Transitive(及物动词)

    To consider different options before making a decision.

    考虑;斟酌;权衡

    • I am still debating whether to accept the job offer.

      我还在考虑是否要接受这份工作邀约。

    • They are debating whether to renovate the house.

      他们正在讨论是否要翻新房子。

    • She is debating which university major to choose.

      她正在考虑要选择哪个大学主修。