debate的中文翻译
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debate1
UK
/dɪˈbeɪt/
US
/dɪˈbeɪt/
辩论
noun
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a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue
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a debate on abortion
关于堕胎的辩论
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The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).
部长在辩论时率先发言。
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The motion under debate(= being discussed) was put to a vote.
辩论中的动议以付诸表决。
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After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.
经过长时间的辩论,国会通过了这项提议。
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an argument or discussion expressing different opinions
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a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate
激烈的/广泛的/热烈的讨论
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the current debate about tax
目前关于税收的讨论
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There had been much debate on the issue of childcare.
人们关于儿童保育问题议论纷纷
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Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate(= cannot be certain or decided yet).
他是否罪有应得还有待于讨论。
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The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate.
剧院的前途是一个颇有争议的问题。
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debate2
UK
/dɪˈbeɪt/
US
/dɪˈbeɪt/
辩论, 争辩
verb
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to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution
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Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.
政界将在本周晚些时候讨论这个议案。
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The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated(= strongly argued about) by scientists.
宇宙起源这一问题依然在激烈争论中。
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The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16.
委员会将讨论是否将俱乐部会员年龄放宽到16岁。
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to think carefully about sth before making a decision
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She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone.
她仔细琢磨了一会儿之后拿起了电话。
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We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter.
我们正在讨论这个冬天要不要去滑雪。
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For a moment he debated going after her.
他琢磨了一会儿之后决定跟在她后面。