debate1/dIˋbet; dIˈbeIt/n 1 [C,U] discussion of a subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions 讨论﹐辩论: The school's future became the subject of much debate . 学校的未来成了热议的话题。2 [C] a formal discussion of a subject, for example in parliament, in which people express different opinions, and sometimes vote〔在议会等场合进行的﹐有时需投票表决的〕辩论: +on Friday's debate on immigration 星期五关于移民问题的辩论
debate2v 1 [I,T] to discuss a subject formally so that you can make a decision or solve a problem〔正式地〕辩论﹐讨论: The issue was debated on Monday. 这个问题在周一进行了讨论。2 [T] to think about something carefully before making a decision〔作出决定前〕反复考虑﹐斟酌: debate who/what etc I debated whether to phone Kim. 我考虑过是否要给金打个电话。
debatedebatedebatesdebateddebatingnouna public meeting where people talk about something important▶ debateverb (debates, debating, debated): Politicians will be debating the new law later this week.