| 单词 | discussion |
| 释义 | discussion discussion /dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ noun [C or U] ► B1 the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions: » Management are holding/having discussions with employee representatives about possible redundancies.» The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).» a discussion group/documentThesaurus+: ↑Debate and discussionWord partners for discussion• ♯have/♯hold a discussion• a ♯frank/♯heated discussion• a ♯detailed/♯lengthy/♯long discussion• a ♯subject/♯topic of/for discussion• a discussion ♯about/♯on sth• ♯under discussionCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have/hold a discussion» Sue and I had a brief discussion about the legal fees.-lu. enter into a discussion» Japan has entered into discussions on whaling.-lu. provoke/stimulate discussion» The film has provoked a lot of discussion about drug abuse.-lu. come up for discussion» The issue of photocopiers came up for discussion at our last meeting.-lu. open up a discussion» I think we should open up this discussion to all members.-lu. confine a discussion to sth» We confined our discussion to legal matters.-lu. conclude/end a discussion» We concluded our discussion by agreeing to meet again next week.-lu. a discussion takes place» The discussion took place on Monday morning.-lu. a discussion ensues/continues» A heated discussion about loyalty ensued.–Adjectives-lu. a frank/heated/open/stimulating discussion» His remark led to a heated discussion about fox hunting.-lu. a detailed/lengthy/long discussion» After lengthy discussion, the two sides reached an agreement.-lu. preliminary discussions» Preliminary discussions indicated support for the project.-lu. an informal discussion» I had several informal discussions with his teacher.–Types-lu. an informal/group/private/public/round-table discussion» We encourage group discussion about weight loss.-lu. a panel discussion» She hosted a panel discussion on euthanasia.–Nouns-lu. a discussion group/programme» I listened to a discussion programme about public transport.-lu. a subject/topic of/for discussion» Their affair was the main topic of discussion in the office.–Prepositions-lu. a discussion about/of/on sth» We had a long discussion about education.-lu. a [matter, question, subject, topic, etc.] for discussion» Sales in Egypt would be a good topic for discussion at our next meeting.-lu. under discussion» Proposals to build new houses on the site are under discussion at present.-lu. a discussion with sb» After discussion with her doctors, she decided to discontinue treatment.-lu. a discussion between [people]» There was a heated discussion between the two men. • • • Extra Examples:» There was some lively discussion at the meeting.» "Can we move on to the next item for discussion, please?"» Management are having discussions with the union about possible redundancies.» This discussion has raised many important issues.» Her remarks on the employment question led to a heated discussion. |
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