debate/dɪ'beɪt/

n. a formal discussion on an important subject

v. discuss sth, esp. formally, before making a decision or solving a problem

n. [C; U] 讨论，辩论：[debate on （或about/over） sth] a debate on food safety 有关食品安全的讨论

◇have（或hold）a debate 举行辩论

◇The proposal is under debate. 这个建议正在讨论中。

◇a heated（或intense） debate 激烈的辩论

v. [T] 讨论，辩论：The question will be debated next week. 这个问题将于下周讨论。

◇[debate wh-] They're debating whether to build a new park. 他们正在讨论是否要建一座新公园。

构词de + bate (= beat)

同根 bat; battery; battle; beat

音组-ate/-eɪt/

date; debate; donate; translate

辨析argue; debate; discuss; quarrel