单词 | discussion |
释义 | discussion/dɪˈskʌʃ(ə)n /noun [mass noun] 1The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: the committee acts as a forum for discussion the EC directive is currently under discussion...
1.1 [count noun] A conversation or debate about a specific topic: discussions about environmental improvement...
Synonyms conversation, talk, dialogue, discourse, conference, debate, exchange of views, consultation, deliberation; powwow, chat, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart; seminar, symposium; talks, negotiations, parley; argument, dispute; Indian adda; New Zealand korero informal confab, chit-chat, rap North American informal skull session, bull session Australian informal convo formal confabulation rare palaver, colloquy, converse, interlocution 1.2 [count noun] A detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing: see Appendix One, for a more detailed discussion...
Synonyms examination, exploration, analysis, study, review, scrutiny; treatment, consideration OriginMiddle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-), from discutere 'investigate' (see discuss). |
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