B2 (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part谈论,讨论;争论,辩论
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The debate completely changed course after Liz made her speech.
The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.
She issued a challenge to her rival candidates to take part in a public debate.
The prison riots have sharpened the debate about how prisons should be run.
This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about how to organize the school system.
C2 [ I or T ] to discuss a subject in a formal way讨论;争论
[ T ] to try to make a decision about something斟酌;考虑
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The matter was hotly debated in all the towns of the realm.
There was no seconder for the motion so it could not be debated.
The ethics of journalism are much debated.
They were debating the proposition that 'All people are created equal'.
I'm still debating whether to take the job or not.
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