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a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something 讨论；商讨 I discovered something interesting during a family discussion. 我在一次家庭讨论中发现了一些有趣的东西。 We'll continue this discussion some other time. 我们另外安排时间继续讨论。 - discussion with somebody (about somebody/something)
We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. 我们和他们讨论了英美两国的不同之处。 - discussion about somebody/something
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. 随后就是否应允许他加入俱乐部进行了热烈的讨论。 - discussion on something
The pair held informal discussions on a number of topics. 两人就许多主题进行了非正式讨论。 - discussion around something
The exhibition offers opportunities for frank discussions around sensitive issues. 展览提供了围绕敏感问题进行坦率讨论的机会。 - discussion of something
We want to encourage public discussion of mental health issues. 我们想鼓励公众讨论精神健康问题。 - discussion among/between A and B (about somebody/something)
There was some discussion among reviewers about this film. 评论者之间对此电影进行了一些讨论。 - under discussion
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. 这些计划至今已讨论一年了。 - for discussion
a list of topics for discussion 讨论主题列表 to stimulate/provoke discussion 激发/引起讨论 to initiate/start/spark a discussion 发起/开始/引发讨论 a panel/group/round-table discussion 小组/小组/圆桌讨论
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 电话交谈
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多，对话少。
dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见 ：The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。
- 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. 我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。
- 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 关于监狱制度改革的辩论
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
- chat
a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. 指友好的非正式交谈、聊天 - gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
We had a good gossip about the boss. 我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。
- 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. 我问的第一个问题引起了热烈的讨论。 A group of film critics got together for a round-table discussion of the re-issued classic. 一群电影评论家聚集在一起，对重新发行的经典作品进行了圆桌讨论。 There's been a lot of interesting discussion here about the ethical implications. 关于道德含义，这里有很多有趣的讨论。 After the lecture there will be an opportunity for informal discussion. 讲座之后还有机会进行随意的讨论。 An intense discussion broke out about the importance of intuition. 就直觉的重要性问题爆发了一场激烈的讨论。 Discussion centred on the contribution different groups would make to the project. 讨论的中心是各个小组可以对该项目作出的贡献。 Discussion continues as to the relative merits of the different plans. 对不同计划的相对优点的讨论继续进行。 Discussion should be followed up by a written report. 讨论之后应该有个书面报告。 During our discussions we raised many issues that need deeper consideration. 讨论中我们提了许多需要更深入考虑的问题。 They participate in online discussions on various topics. 他们参加有关各种主题的在线讨论。 Plans for a new bypass are still under discussion. 修建新支路的计划仍在讨论之中。 The company had been in discussion with companies in Brazil. 这家公司已经与巴西的公司进行了商谈。 The discussion was led by the director of marketing. 讨论是由一位营销主管主持的。 The government has broken off discussions with the unions. 政府已经中断与工会的会谈。 The group provides a forum for the discussion of ideas. 这个小组提供了一个讨论不同想法的论坛。 The incident has provoked much discussion and debate. 这一事件引发了诸多讨论及辩论。 The issue should come up for discussion at the climate change conference. 这个问题应该在气候变化会议上提出讨论。 The outcome of the discussions is a decision to proceed with Phase 2 of the programme. 讨论的结果是决定继续进入该项目的第二阶段。 The plan was agreed without further discussion. 计划未经进一步讨论就通过了。 The topic must be opened up for general discussion. 这个话题应该让大家讨论。 The two governments are to hold discussions on the border issue. 两国政府将就边界问题举行会谈。 These latest findings have generated a lot of discussion of the moral issues involved. 这些最新发现引发了许多对其涉及的道德问题的讨论。 They had a detailed discussion of the issues. 他们详细讨论了这些问题。 They refused to take part in the discussions. 他们拒绝参加讨论。 We are hoping to enter into discussions with leaders of the prison service. 我们希望能与监狱领导进行讨论。 We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion. 我们可以用这份文件草案作为讨论的基点。 We decided to end the discussion before it got out of hand. 我们决定停止这场讨论，免得失控。 We had a long discussion about the plans for next year. 我们对来年的计划进行了长时间的讨论。 Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导仍在进行讨论。 After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. 他们经过反复讨论决定接受我们的报价。 We need to open up a discussion on the basic aspects of the theory. 我们需要围绕这一理论的基本方面展开讨论。 Who is going to start the discussion? 这场讨论谁先来发言？ Women were asked to take part in small group discussions. 妇女获邀参加小组讨论。 a discussion among parents, teachers, and students 家长、老师和学生之间的讨论 a heated discussion about politics 关于政治的热烈讨论 a series of bilateral discussions between Israel and neighbouring states 以色列与邻国的一系列双边磋商 discussions between the company and the unions 公司与工会之间的会谈 a series of bilateral discussions with North Korea 与北朝鲜进行的一系列双边磋商 an important forum for discussion about the arts 探讨艺术的重要论坛 online discussion forums 在线论坛 ways of setting up discussions between children to explore each other's viewpoints 在儿童中间展开讨论以了解彼此观点的各种方式 There will be further discussion of these issues in the next chapter. 这些问题将在下一章进一步讨论。 We will choose a different topic for discussion each week. 我们将每周选一个不同的题目进行讨论。 The film stimulated discussion around mental health issues. 电影激发了关于精神健康问题的讨论。
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a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject 详述；论述 I have chosen to focus my discussion on a single work. 我选择将讨论重点放在单个工作上。 - discussion of something
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. 她这篇文章论述的是研究中使用的方法。 See chapter 15 for a detailed discussion of the approach used. 有关所使用方法的详细讨论，请参见第15章。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2Here is a brief discussion on the influence of weather-related factors. 这里是有关天气因素影响的简短讨论。 Students prepare written discussions on various topics. 学生准备有关各种主题的书面讨论。 I wish to confine the discussion to income taxation. 我希望把讨论范围限制在所得税问题上。 Let us sum up the discussion so far. 我们总结一下到目前为止的讨论吧。 a discussion about reform of the health service 关于公共医疗服务改革的讨论 a wide-ranging discussion on women's rights 关于女性权利的广泛讨论
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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’.