名词 n.

1. 辩论,讨论,争论[U][S1]

A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on.

一场围绕着减税的辩论正在激烈进行中。

2. 辩论会[C]

及物动词 vt.

1. 辩论,讨论,争论[+wh-]

They debated the question openly.

他们公开辩论这个问题。

2. 与...辩论

3. 思考,盘算[+wh-]

She debated whether to accept his invitation.

她考虑是否接受他的邀请。

不及物动词 vi.

1. 辩论,讨论,争论

We debated on the question till late into the night.

我们就这个问题辩论到深夜。

2. 参加辩论

3. 思考[(+with)]