issuing
issuing — noun
1. a topic, problem, or question that people discuss, argue about, or try to deal w
a topic, problem, or question that people discuss, argue about, or try to deal with.
The school board held a meeting to discuss the issue of bullying among students.
issue + of + noun phrase
Wei raised an important issue about water quality during the town hall gathering.
raise an issue — to introduce a topic for discussion
Environmental issues like air pollution affect everyone in the city, not just one neighbourhood.
The detective tried to avoid the sensitive issue of who had been at the party that night.
Climate change is an issue that requires cooperation between governments around the world.
文法句型
issue + of + noun phrase
issue + about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' to specify what the topic is (the issue of safety / the issue of funding). For a neutral topic use 'issue'; for something that causes difficulty use 'problem'. 'Issue' is broader than 'problem'.
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2. the most important thing being discussed or argued about in a particular situati
the most important thing being discussed or argued about in a particular situation.
At issue in the court case was whether the contract had been signed voluntarily.
at issue + was / is — fronted structure for emphasis
The neighbours agreed on almost everything; the point at issue was where to build the fence.
the point at issue — fixed phrase
Safety is not the question at issue — everyone agrees that the building needs repairs.
What is at issue here is not the cost but whether the project will actually help the community.
文法句型
at issue (predicative)
the point at issue
用法筆記
This sense only appears in the fixed phrases 'at issue' or 'the point at issue'. It cannot be used alone as a countable noun (❌ 'This is an issue' cannot mean 'this is the key point').
常見錯誤
3. to treat something as more important or serious than it really is, often by argu
to treat something as more important or serious than it really is, often by arguing about it at unnecessary length.
Arun spilled a little juice on the tablecloth, but his father did not make an issue of it.
make an issue of it — fixed phrase with 'it'
The teacher made an issue of the students being three minutes late to class every day.
make an issue of + someone doing something
Emma did not make an issue of the seating arrangement when nobody offered to switch.
Why are you making such an issue out of a tiny scratch on the car door?
- overreact to
more general; can describe any excessive response, not just arguing
- make a fuss about
more informal; suggests noisy complaining rather than arguing
- blow out of proportion
idiomatic; emphasises making something much bigger than it is
- play down
to make something seem less important than it is
文法句型
make an issue of + noun phrase / gerund
用法筆記
The common prepositions are 'of' (make an issue of something) and less commonly 'out of' (make an issue out of something). The phrase is mildly critical — it suggests the speaker thinks the reaction is exaggerated.
常見錯誤
4. to express strong disagreement with a person, an idea, or a statement.
to express strong disagreement with a person, an idea, or a statement.
Several parents took issue with the school's decision to cancel the music programme.
take issue with + decision / proposal / statement
Professor Okafor took issue with the claim that artificial intelligence will replace all teachers.
take issue with + claim / argument / view
I take issue with the way the report describes our team's contribution to the project.
Luisa wanted to take issue with her colleague's figures, but she waited until the meeting ended.
- disagree with
more neutral and less formal; suitable for everyday conversation
- object to
similar formality but suggests a specific complaint rather than a general disagreement
- challenge
more active; implies questioning the validity of something
- agree with
to share the same opinion
- support
to express approval of an idea or decision
文法句型
take issue with + someone/something
take issue with + noun phrase / what-clause
用法筆記
Always used with 'with' — take issue with someone or something. It is more formal than 'disagree with' and implies a stronger, more principled objection. Common in academic writing, legal contexts, and formal debates.
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5. to experience difficulty, conflict, or emotional trouble in a particular area of
to experience difficulty, conflict, or emotional trouble in a particular area of life or with a specific person or thing.
Siti has issues with her supervisor because they disagree on how to organise the team schedule.
have issues with + person — interpersonal conflict
After the accident, Thomas had issues with driving on highways for several months.
The software kept crashing, so the company had serious issues with its new payment system.
Nadia admitted that she has trust issues after being let down by several close friends.
The restaurant had issues with food suppliers last winter and had to change its menu each week.
- struggle with
more formal; emphasises active difficulty rather than a chronic state
- have difficulty with
neutral and clear; works in both formal and informal contexts
- have problems with
more direct; 'problem' is stronger than 'issue'
文法句型
have issues with + someone/something
have issues about + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is always plural (issues), never singular. 'Have an issue with' exists but belongs to sense 1 and sounds more formal. When referring to emotional or psychological difficulties, 'issues' is often paired with a preceding noun: trust issues, anger issues, commitment issues. The register is informal — avoid in very formal academic writing.
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6. one edition of a newspaper, magazine, or journal that is published on a particul
one edition of a newspaper, magazine, or journal that is published on a particular date or as part of a numbered series.
The spring issue of the gardening magazine has an article about growing tomatoes in small spaces.
spring / summer / autumn / winter issue — seasonal editions
Oliver collects every issue of the local newspaper that mentions his neighbourhood.
The latest issue of Science Today features a cover story about deep-sea exploration.
This week's issue includes a special report on how schools are using tablets in classrooms.
Deepa found an old issue of National Geographic from 1985 at the library book sale.
文法句型
issue of + publication name
issue + number
用法筆記
Used with the definite article 'the' and the name of the publication: the March issue of Vogue, the first issue of the comic. Also used with ordinal numbers: the second issue, issue number 5. 'Back issue' means an old edition that is no longer the most recent.
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7. an occasion when a company or government offers new shares, bonds, or other fina
an occasion when a company or government offers new shares, bonds, or other financial securities for sale to investors.
The technology company announced a new share issue to raise money for research and development.
share issue — most common financial compound
Investors responded positively to the bond issue, buying all two million dollars worth within hours.
bond issue — fixed term for debt securities
The board approved a rights issue that allows current shareholders to buy extra shares at a discount.
Gabriel studied the terms of the stock issue carefully before deciding how many shares to purchase.
- offering
broader term that includes any securities sold to investors; 'public offering' is very common
- floatation
British English; specifically refers to the first time a company offers shares to the public
文法句型
issue of shares
rights issue
bond issue
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in financial or business contexts. Common compounds: 'share issue', 'bond issue', 'rights issue', 'stock issue'. The verb phrase is 'launch an issue' or 'make an issue'. 'Initial public offering (IPO)' is a specific type of share issue.
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8. the process of producing and distributing official items such as documents, perm
the process of producing and distributing official items such as documents, permits, or supplies under authority.
The issuing of new passports has been delayed because the printing machines are being repaired.
issuing of + documents — most common pattern
The government is responsible for the issuing of driving licences to qualified applicants across the country.
A fee is charged for the issuing of replacement tickets if you lose your original booking confirmation.
The issuing of emergency supplies to flood victims began as soon as the roads were passable again.
- distribution
focuses on the act of giving things out to many people; 'issuing' can imply more authority
- publication
specifically for making information or written material available
- release
slightly less formal; common for products, information, or statements
- withdrawal
the act of taking something back or removing it from circulation
文法句型
issuing of + noun phrase
the issuing of
用法筆記
This is the gerund/uncountable sense of 'issuing' itself — the act, not the thing. It is used in formal, especially administrative, contexts. Typical objects: passports, visas, licences, permits, tickets, certificates, statements, warnings, supplies, equipment.
常見錯誤
issuing — verb
- issuingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- issuings3rd person singular
- issuinging-ing form
- issuingedpast simple
1. to officially produce, give out, or make available something such as a document,
to officially produce, give out, or make available something such as a document, statement, ticket, or piece of equipment to the people who need it.
The embassy issued Mei a new visa so she could stay in the country for another two years.
issue + someone + something — double-object structure
A severe weather warning was issued for the coastal area ahead of the approaching typhoon.
passive: be issued for + area / purpose
The university will issue each student a new ID card with a digital photo and a barcode.
The police issued a statement confirming that no one had been injured during the protest.
All soldiers were issued with waterproof boots and warm coats before the winter training exercise began.
- distribute
focuses on giving to multiple people; less emphasis on authority
- publish
used specifically for written material or information made public
- release
less formal; can be used for products, information, or official statements
- supply
focuses on providing what is needed, usually in quantity
文法句型
issue + noun phrase
be issued + to + someone
issue + someone + something
用法筆記
Two common ditransitive patterns: (1) US / neutral English: 'issue someone something' — 'The office issued her a permit.' (2) British English: 'issue someone with something' — 'The office issued her with a permit.' Both are correct. Often used in passive: 'was issued to', 'were issued with'. Common objects: passport, visa, licence, permit, certificate, warning, statement, ticket, uniform, equipment.