n.

1. 辯論，討論，爭論[U][S1]
   A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on.

   一場圍繞著減稅的辯論正在激烈進行中。

2. 辯論會[C]

vt.

1. 辯論，討論，爭論[+wh-]
   They debated the question openly.

   他們公開辯論這個問題。

2. 與……辯論
3. 思考，盤算[+wh-]
   She debated whether to accept his invitation.

   她考慮是否接受他的邀請。

vi.

1. 辯論，討論，爭論
   We debated on the question till late into the night.

   我們就這個問題辯論到深夜。

2. 參加辯論
3. 思考[（+with）]

n.

v.