1. debate n. & vt. & vi. 争论,讨论,辩论;斟酌,考虑
debate about / on / over 有关……的辩论 debate sth. with sb. 与某人讨论某事 under debate 正在辩论中
The two sides debated fiercely whether to raise the price of school meals. 双方就是否提高学校用餐价格进行了激烈的辩论。