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
例句
Her resignation caused much public debate.她辞职一事引起群众议论纷纷。
He debated buying a new car, but didn't in the end.他思量很久是否买辆新汽车,但最後还是没买。
After a long debate, the house of commons approved the bill.经过长时间的辩论,下议院通过了议案。
This is a question that they have often debated.这是个他们常讨论的问题。
After a long debate the bill was passed.经长时间的辩论,议案获得通过。
He debated carefully before he decided.他慎重考虑后方做决定。
详细解释
de.bate v.(动词)de.bat.ed,de.bat.ing,de.bates v.intr.(不及物动词)To consider something; deliberate.考虑;商讨To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.辩论(通过讨论对立的观点)To engage in a formal discussion or argument.See Synonyms at discuss 正式讨论:参与正式的讨论或辩论参见 discussObsolete To fight or quarrel.【废语】 争吵:斗争或争吵v.tr.(及物动词)To deliberate on; consider.仔细考虑;思考To dispute or argue about.争论,争辩To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.正式讨论:正式地讨论或争辩(例如,一个问题)Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.【废语】 为…而斗争,为…而争辩n.(名词)A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.辩论:关于相反观点的讨论;争辩Deliberation; consideration:思考;考虑:例句:passed the motion with little debate.不加什么考虑就通过了提议 A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.辩论比赛:在正式的辩论竞赛中,两个对立的队就一给定的命题进行辩论Obsolete Conflict; strife.【废语】 冲突;争吵 来源:Middle English debaten 中古英语 debaten from Old French debatre 源自 古法语 debatrede- [de-] de- [前缀,表.相反.] battre [to beat] * see batterbattre [击打] *参见 batter 【引伸】 debate.ment n.(名词)debat.er n.(名词)