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debates

/dɪˈbeɪts/ /dəˈbeɪts/

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noun

辩论，讨论，争论

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."

经过长达四个小时的辩论后，委员会投票决定将该提案搁置。

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noun

辩论，争论，讨论。

An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old."

关于宇宙年龄的争论已经持续了几千年。

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noun

辩论，争论.

Discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"There has been considerable debate concerning exactly how to format these articles."

关于如何正确地编排这些文章的格式，一直存在着相当大的争论。

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noun

辩论诗，论辩文学。

(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 scholar specialized in medieval literature, focusing on the debates between personified virtues and vices found in 14th-century French poetry. "

这位学者专攻中世纪文学，尤其关注十四世纪法国诗歌中人格化的美德与邪恶之间的“辩论诗”。

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noun

争论，冲突

Strife, discord.

Examples :

"The constant debates about chores caused tension in the family. "

由于总是为了家务事争论不休，家里变得很紧张。

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verb

辩论，争论，讨论。

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Examples :

""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

"跟我辩论啊，懦夫！" 这位再正常不过的知识分子咆哮道。

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verb

争论，辩论，争辩。

Examples :

"The siblings often debates over which TV show to watch. "

这些兄妹经常为了看哪个电视节目而争吵不休。

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verb

争论, 辩论

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Examples :

"The students' teams debates fiercely for the top prize in the science fair. "

学生团队为了科学展的最高奖项激烈地争夺。

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verb

思考，考虑, 琢磨

To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

Examples :

"She debates whether to go to the party or stay home and study. "

她琢磨着是去参加聚会，还是待在家里学习。

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