n.辯論；討論

vt.爭論；思考

vi.辯論

After a long debate, the house of commons approved the bill. 經(jīng)過長時間的辯論，下議院通過了議案。

We had a long debate as to whether we should spend so much money on space technology. 至于我們要否花那么多錢在太空技術(shù)上,我們辯論了很久。

Her resignation caused much public debate. 她辭職一事引起群眾議論紛紛。

There has been heated debate about whether the film should be allowed. 關(guān)于這場電影是否該通過,人們展開了熱烈的討論。

I don't wish to debate my opinions with you. 我不想就我的看法同你辯論。

He debated buying a new car, but didn't in the end. 他思量很久是否買輛新汽車,但最后還是沒買。

debate about后不可接動名分詞，about在這不作介詞。

debate用作名詞可指在公共集會或議會中進行的正式“辯論,討論”,也可指一般性的“辯論,討論”。