a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote
正式讨论,争论。
an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved
讨论,辩论,论战
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the national debate on abortion 关于流产的全国性辩论
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there has been much debate about prices .关于价格问题已经有很多讨论了。
argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner
争论,讨论
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MPs debated the issue in the Commons 下院议员在下院讨论这个问题
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members of the society debated for five nights .社团成员争论了五夜。
[with clause]consider a possible course of action in one's mind before reaching a decision
思考,考虑
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he debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her .他在考虑是顺其自然还是和她谈谈。
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be open to debate be unproven and requiring further discussion 有待讨论 -
under debate being discussed or disputed 讨论中,争论中
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heated debate(s) 激烈的讨论
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a debate on sth 关于某事的辩论
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"Middle English: via Old French from Latin