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debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Meanings
noun

辩论, 争论，讨论。

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

Examples :

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."
经过四个小时的辩论，委员会投票决定将该动议搁置。
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noun

辩论诗，辩论体诗歌

(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

Examples :

"The student's debate on the best way to study for exams was a lively discussion. "
关于最佳备考方式的辩论诗，这位学生的讨论十分活跃。
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Related Words

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

常常，经常。

"This question arises frequently."

这个问题常常出现。

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

完全地，徹底地。

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

请用2号铅笔完全填满你答案对应的方框。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

考量，考虑事项。

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

老师强调，在做决定之前，考量学生们对新项目的意见至关重要。

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concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

关于，涉及。

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

即将到来的学校郊游与五年级全体学生息息相关。

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

知识分子，学者

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

这位知识分子为一项新的学校政策提出了令人信服的论点。

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

讨论, 谈论.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

我跟教授的讨论让我受益匪浅。

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generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

通常，普遍地

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

地球是圆的，这是普遍的认知。

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

参加，参与.

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

我弟弟会参加学校的慈善步行筹款活动。

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

组成，构成

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

这首乐队新歌的组成运用了多种不同的乐器。

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vernacular noun

/vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/

方言，白话，地方话

"A vernacular of the United States is English."

美国的一种通用语言是英语。

Illustration disputation

disputation noun

/dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən/

争论，辩论。

"The siblings' constant disputation over the TV remote annoyed their parents. "

兄弟姐妹们总是为了电视遥控器争来吵去，这让他们的父母很烦恼。