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debate

🇬🇧 UK/di'beit/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kTOEFLGREA2

Definitions

v.

To argue about a topic formally or informally; to consider different sides of an issue.

辩论;讨论

n.

A formal discussion on a topic in which people express opposing views.

辩论;争论

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
batto strike, rhythm, pulse
+
esuffix
=debate

Common Collocations

  • 1.heated debate激烈辩论
  • 2.debate topic辩题
  • 3.public debate公开辩论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The debate between the two candidates lasted for two hours on television.

  • 2.

    They debated whether the new policy would benefit the country or not.

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