v.辩论，争论
n.辩论，争论
This viewpoint is hotly debated among students. 这个观点在学生中间引起了热烈的辩论。There needs to be a properly informed public debate. 有必要让公众在充分知情的状况下展开辩论。搭配：
debate (with) sb. 与某人辩论Our debate with him will help clarify the question. 跟他辩论可以把问题搞清楚。
beyond debate 毫无疑义，无可争辩The truth of the news story is beyond debate. 这则新闻报道的真实性是无可置疑的。
辨析：
debate （公共场合的）辩论He bowled down his opponent in the debate. 他在辩论中彻底驳倒了对方。
discuss （相互交流看法的）讨论They will discuss how to bail the economy out of its slump. 他们将讨论如何使经济走出低谷。
quarrel 争吵They had a quarrel about money. 他们为钱吵了一架。
argue （通过说理）争辩，论证某个主张Jack would argue and eff all day long. 杰克常会整天争论不休骂骂咧咧。
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