n.辩论；讨论
vt.争论；思考
vi.辩论
After a long debate, the house of commons approved the bill. 经过长时间的辩论，下议院通过了议案。
We had a long debate as to whether we should spend so much money on space technology. 至于我们要否花那么多钱在太空技术上,我们辩论了很久。
Her resignation caused much public debate. 她辞职一事引起群众议论纷纷。
There has been heated debate about whether the film should be allowed. 关于这场电影是否该通过,人们展开了热烈的讨论。
用作及物动词 (vt.)I don't wish to debate my opinions with you. 我不想就我的看法同你辩论。
He debated buying a new car, but didn't in the end. 他思量很久是否买辆新汽车,但最后还是没买。
debate about后不可接动名分词，about在这不作介词。
n.(名词)debate用作名词可指在公共集会或议会中进行的正式“辩论,讨论”,也可指一般性的“辩论,讨论”。
n.辩论家；讨论者
