debate

1.（在公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue.

2.（各自发表不同意见的）争论，辩论，讨论an argument or discussion expressing different opinions

1.[t][i]（尤指正式）讨论，辩论to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution

2.[i][t]仔细考虑；思考；盘算to think carefully about sth before making a decision

1.辩论;议论,讨论,争论

2.考虑,思考,思忖,盘算

1.讨论,争论

2.辩论

3.考虑

1.if people debate a subject, they discuss it formally before making a decision, usually by voting

2.to consider an action or situation carefully before you decide what to do

1.a discussion in which people or groups state different opinions about a subject

2.a formal discussion that ends with a decision made by voting

3.a prolonged consideration of something