debate
🇺🇸
/dɪˈbeɪt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈbeɪt/
noun
B2
A formal discussion where people share different views, often followed by a vote.
The debate in the meeting helped everyone understand both sides before voting.
会议中的辩论帮助大家在投票前理解了双方的观点。
B2
An argument or talk where people express different opinions.
Their friendly debate about the best movie lasted all evening.
他们关于最佳电影的友好争论持续了整个晚上。
verb
B2
To discuss something formally to make a decision.
The council will debate the new rules at next week's meeting.
理事会将在下周的会议上讨论新规则。
R
To think carefully about something before deciding.
He debated whether to join the debate team or the chess club.
他仔细考虑是加入辩论队还是国际象棋俱乐部。
translation
辩论, 争论
辩论, 考虑
词形变化
Perfect
debated
Progressive
debating
3rd Present
debates
Plural
debates
Past
debated