debate
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noun
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debate /di'beit/
Concise Dictionary- danh từ
- cuộc tranh luận, cuộc thảo luận, cuộc tranh cãi
- (the debates) biên bản chính thức của những phiên họp nghị viện
- động từ
- tranh luận, tranh cãi, bàn cãi (một vấn đề...)
- suy nghĩ, cân nhắc
- to debate a matter in one's mind: suy nghĩ cân nhắc một vấn đề trong óc
debates|debated|debatingdɪ'beɪt
noun
+a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
+the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
verb
+argue with one another
+think about carefully; weigh
+discuss the pros and cons of an issue
+have an argument about something
Thesaurus Dictionarynoun
+a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
+the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
verb
+argue with one another
+think about carefully; weigh
+discuss the pros and cons of an issue
+have an argument about something
n.
1 discussion, argument, dispute, altercation, controversy, wrangle, contention, polemic; argumentation:
I refuse to take sides in the debate over social services.
2 deliberation, consideration, (careful) thought, reflection, cogitation, meditation, contemplation:
Payment of reparations to the victims of the disaster is a matter for debate.
v.
3 argue, wrangle, dispute, contest, contend; discuss, moot, question:
We debated only the most important issues.
4 deliberate, consider, reflect (on), mull over, ponder (over), weigh, ruminate (over), meditate (on or over), think (over or on), think through:
I have often debated in my own mind the question of capital punishment.
noun, verb
+ noun [C, U] ~ (on / about / over sth)
1 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: a debate on abortion + The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). + The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. + After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.
2 an argument or discussion expressing different opinions: a heated / wide-ranging / lively debate + the current debate about tax + There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. + Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate / a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). + The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate.
+ verb
1 to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution: [VN] Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. + The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. + [V wh-] The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. [also V]
2 ~ (with yourself) to think carefully about sth before making a decision: She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone. + [V wh-] We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter. [also V -ing]
Collocation Dictionary+ noun [C, U] ~ (on / about / over sth)
1 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: a debate on abortion + The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). + The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. + After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.
2 an argument or discussion expressing different opinions: a heated / wide-ranging / lively debate + the current debate about tax + There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. + Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate / a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). + The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate.
+ verb
1 to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution: [VN] Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. + The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. + [V wh-] The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. [also V]
2 ~ (with yourself) to think carefully about sth before making a decision: She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone. + [V wh-] We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter. [also V -ing]
noun
1 discussion
ADJ.
considerable | fierce, heated, intense, lively, vigorous
There has been heated debate about whether the film should be allowed.
| wider
You cannot separate unemployment from the wider debate about the economy.
| public
Television actually encourages public debate about such issues.
| political
VERB + DEBATE
have | contribute to
Many leading charities have contributed to the debate on world poverty.
| encourage, promote
A healthy society promotes vigorous debate.
| spark off
This accident has sparked off an intense debate on road safety.
| stifle
He accused the government of trying to stifle debate.
| lose, win
The environmentalists seem to have lost the debate over the building of this road.
| be a matter for, be open to
The benefits of the new law are open to debate.
DEBATE + VERB
rage, take place
A debate about safety is taking place in schools everywhere.
PREP.
under ~
The issue is still under debate.
| ~ about/on/over
the debate on the environment
| ~ among
the debate among academics
| ~ surrounding
the debate surrounding contemporary art
PHRASES
the subject of debate
The proposed changes to the law have been the subject of much debate.
2 a formal discussion
ADJ.
brief | lengthy, long | acrimonious, fierce, heated, lively, stormy
a stormy debate in the House of Commons
| congressional, parliamentary
a parliamentary debate on the fishing industry
VERB + DEBATE
have, hold
We had a brief debate about whether or not to accept the offer. The union holds debates for students.
| participate in, speak in, take part in
Do you ever speak in debates?
| open
The prime minister will open the debate.
| close | lose, win
The government lost the debate in the House of Commons.
PREP.
during/in a/the~ | ~ about/on
Many of these points were raised during the debate on prison reform.
verbADV.
fully, properly, seriously, thoroughly | fiercely, hotly
The issue is still being hotly debated.
| openly, publicly
The question of security needs to be debated publicly.
| at length, endlessly, extensively
PREP.
with
a presidential candidate debating with his opponent He sat there debating with himself what to do.
PHRASES
be widely debated
The report has been widely debated in the industry.
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