debate用作名词可指在公共集会或议会中进行的正式“辩论,讨论”,也可指一般性的“辩论,讨论”。
例句：
The debate simply revived old hatreds.
这一辩论只不过再次挑起了夙仇。
In debate he was a formidable opponent.
在辩论中他是位难应付的对手。
扩展资料
His comments provided a focus for debate.
他的评论提供了辩论的.重点。
The debate was highly emotional at times.
辩论有时非常情绪化。
We need to shift the focus of this debate.
我们需要转换一下辩论的焦点。
