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a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something 討論；商討 I discovered something interesting during a family discussion. 在一次家庭討論中，我發現了一些有趣的事情。 We'll continue this discussion some other time. 我們另外安排時間繼續討論。 - discussion with somebody (about somebody/something)
We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. 我們和他們討論了英美兩國的不同之處。 - discussion about somebody/something
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. 關於是否應該允許他加入俱樂部的熱烈討論随之而來。 - discussion on something
The pair held informal discussions on a number of topics. 兩人就一些議題進行了非正式討論。 - discussion around something
The exhibition offers opportunities for frank discussions around sensitive issues. 展覽提供了圍繞敏感問題坦誠討論的機會。 - discussion of something
We want to encourage public discussion of mental health issues. 我們想鼓勵公衆討論精神健康問題。 - discussion among/between A and B (about somebody/something)
There was some discussion among reviewers about this film. 評論家們對這部電影進行了一些討論。 - under discussion
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. 這些計劃至今已討論一年了。 - for discussion
a list of topics for discussion 供討論的話題清單 to stimulate/provoke discussion 激發/激起討論 to initiate/start/spark a discussion 發起/開始/引發討論 a panel/group/round-table discussion 小組/小組/圓桌討論會
Synonyms discussiondiscussion- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
a telephone conversation 電話交談
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 這部小說描述多，對話少。
dialogue 亦指兩個團體間爲解決問題或結束爭端進行的正式對話、討論、交換意見： The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 總統告訴等候的記者，剛才進行了一次富有建設性的對話。
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. 我和老板就我的事業前景進行了一次長談。
- debate 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:
a debate on prison reform 關於監獄制度改革的辯論
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 兩國之間進行了廣泛磋商。
- chat
a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. 指友好的非正式交談、聊天 - gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
We had a good gossip about the boss. 我們講了好一會兒老板的閒話。
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementa2The first question I asked sparked lively discussion. 我問的第一個問題引發了熱烈的討論。 A group of film critics got together for a round-table discussion of the re-issued classic. 一群影評人聚集在一起，就這部重新發行的經典電影進行圓桌討論。 There's been a lot of interesting discussion here about the ethical implications. 這裏有很多關於倫理含義的有趣討論。 After the lecture there will be an opportunity for informal discussion. 講座之後還有機會進行随意的討論。 An intense discussion broke out about the importance of intuition. 就直覺的重要性問題爆發了一場激烈的討論。 Discussion centred on the contribution different groups would make to the project. 討論的中心是各個小組可以對該項目作出的貢獻。 Discussion continues as to the relative merits of the different plans. 對不同計劃的相對優點的討論繼續進行。 Discussion should be followed up by a written report. 討論之後應該有個書面報告。 During our discussions we raised many issues that need deeper consideration. 討論中我們提了許多需要更深入考慮的問題。 They participate in online discussions on various topics. 他們參與各種主題的在線討論。 Plans for a new bypass are still under discussion. 修建新支路的計劃仍在討論之中。 The company had been in discussion with companies in Brazil. 這家公司已經與巴西的公司進行了商談。 The discussion was led by the director of marketing. 討論是由一位營銷主管主持的。 The government has broken off discussions with the unions. 政府已經中斷與工會的會談。 The group provides a forum for the discussion of ideas. 這個小組提供了一個討論不同想法的論壇。 The incident has provoked much discussion and debate. 這一事件引發了諸多討論及辯論。 The issue should come up for discussion at the climate change conference. 這個問題應該在氣候變化會議上提出討論。 The outcome of the discussions is a decision to proceed with Phase 2 of the programme. 討論的結果是決定繼續進入該項目的第二階段。 The plan was agreed without further discussion. 計劃未經進一步討論就通過了。 The topic must be opened up for general discussion. 這個話題應該讓大家討論。 The two governments are to hold discussions on the border issue. 兩國政府將就邊界問題舉行會談。 These latest findings have generated a lot of discussion of the moral issues involved. 這些最新發現引發了許多對其涉及的道德問題的討論。 They had a detailed discussion of the issues. 他們詳細討論了這些問題。 They refused to take part in the discussions. 他們拒絕參加討論。 We are hoping to enter into discussions with leaders of the prison service. 我們希望能與監獄領導進行討論。 We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion. 我們可以用這份文件草案作爲討論的基點。 We decided to end the discussion before it got out of hand. 我們決定停止這場討論，免得失控。 We had a long discussion about the plans for next year. 我們對來年的計劃進行了長時間的討論。 Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 兩位領導仍在進行討論。 After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. 他們經過反複討論決定接受我們的報價。 We need to open up a discussion on the basic aspects of the theory. 我們需要圍繞這一理論的基本方面展開討論。 Who is going to start the discussion? 這場討論誰先來發言？ Women were asked to take part in small group discussions. 婦女獲邀參加小組討論。 a discussion among parents, teachers, and students 家長、老師和學生之間的討論 a heated discussion about politics 關於政治的熱烈討論 a series of bilateral discussions between Israel and neighbouring states 以色列與鄰國的一系列雙邊磋商 discussions between the company and the unions 公司與工會之間的會談 a series of bilateral discussions with North Korea 與北朝鮮進行的一系列雙邊磋商 an important forum for discussion about the arts 探討藝術的重要論壇 online discussion forums 在線論壇 ways of setting up discussions between children to explore each other's viewpoints 在兒童中間展開討論以了解彼此觀點的各種方式 There will be further discussion of these issues in the next chapter. 這些問題將在下一章進一步討論。 We will choose a different topic for discussion each week. 我們將每周選一個不同的題目進行討論。 The film stimulated discussion around mental health issues. 這部電影引發了圍繞精神健康問題的討論。
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a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject 詳述；論述 I have chosen to focus my discussion on a single work. 我選擇把我的討論集中在一件作品上。 - discussion of something
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. 她這篇文章論述的是研究中使用的方法。 See chapter 15 for a detailed discussion of the approach used. 有關所用方法的詳細討論，請參見第15章。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2Here is a brief discussion on the influence of weather-related factors. 下面簡單討論一下天氣相關因素的影響。 Students prepare written discussions on various topics. 學生準備各種主題的書面討論。 I wish to confine the discussion to income taxation. 我希望把討論範圍限制在所得稅問題上。 Let us sum up the discussion so far. 我們總結一下到目前爲止的討論吧。 a discussion about reform of the health service 關於公共醫療服務改革的討論 a wide-ranging discussion on women's rights 關於女性權利的廣泛討論
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Word OriginMiddle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-), from discutere ‘investigate’, from dis- ‘apart’ + quatere ‘shake’.