debated
debated — 動詞
- debatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- debateds3rd person singular
- debateding-ing form
- debatededpast simple
1. to engage in a formal argument about an issue by presenting opposing viewpoints
辯論
針對某議題正式討論並提出論點
to engage in a formal argument about an issue by presenting opposing viewpoints and supporting reasons, typically in a public setting
The city council debated the new housing policy for over two hours before deciding.
市議會針對新的住房政策辯論了兩個多小時後才做出決定。
debate + noun phrase as direct object
Members of Parliament debated whether to raise taxes or cut spending to balance the budget.
國會議員們辯論著該提高稅收還是削減開支以平衡預算。
debate whether + to-infinitive
Nikos and his classmates debated the pros and cons of solar energy in science class.
Nikos 和同學們在自然課上辯論了太陽能發電的優缺點。
debate + pros and cons of + topic
The proposal was hotly debated at the annual conference, drawing experts from both sides.
這項提案在年度會議上引起激烈辯論，吸引了雙方的專家與會。
passive: be debated (adverb: hotly/widely)
Camila debated with her colleague about the best way to improve customer service.
Camila 和同事就改善客戶服務的最佳方式進行了辯論。
debate with someone about something
- debate a topic
- debate an issue
- debate a proposal
- debate whether
- debate with
- hotly debated
- widely debated
文法句型
debate + noun phrase
debate whether/if…
debate with someone about something
用法筆記
Commonly takes a wh-clause (whether, how, what) as object. Frequently used in the passive voice with adverbs like 'hotly' or 'widely'.
常見錯誤
2. to think carefully about different possibilities or choices before making a deci
斟酌；盤算
仔細考慮不同選擇再做決定
to think carefully about different possibilities or choices before making a decision, often feeling uncertain about which one is best
Theo debated whether to accept the job in Taipei or stay with his current employer.
Theo 斟酌著要接受台北的工作機會，還是留在現在的公司。
debate whether + to-infinitive (two options)
Harper debated for days before choosing the blue paint for the living room.
Harper 斟酌了好幾天，最後才選了藍色油漆來粉刷客廳。
debate + for + duration, then decide
Yael debated between studying medicine and pursuing a career in music.
Yael 在學醫和從事音樂事業之間反覆斟酌。
debate between + option A and option B
The family debated all weekend about where to go for their summer holiday.
全家人整個週末都在仔細商量暑假要去哪裡度假。
debate about + wh-clause
Ravindra debated with himself for days before deciding to move to a smaller apartment.
Ravindra 反覆斟酌了好幾天，最後才決定搬到小一點的公寓。
debate with oneself — inner deliberation
- debate whether
- debate between
- debate with oneself
- debate the pros and cons
- debate the merits
- weigh
more informal, suggests comparing options mentally
- consider
broader, can be less intense than debate
- deliberate
more formal, suggests slow and careful thought
文法句型
debate + wh-clause
debate whether + to-infinitive
debate + noun phrase (choice/option)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes internal deliberation or informal group decision-making, not a structured public discussion. The object is usually a choice, a question, or a wh-clause.
常見錯誤
debated — 名詞
1. a serious, often public exchange of opposing views on a particular topic, where
辯論；爭論
針對某議題的公開討論或爭議
a serious, often public exchange of opposing views on a particular topic, where participants argue for their positions
Councilwoman Mira Chen's fierce debate with the school board over the library drew a crowd of two hundred.
市議員 Mira Chen 與學校董事會就圖書館經費問題的激烈辯論吸引了兩百人到場。
debate over + topic
A lively debate broke out among the students about social media in politics.
學生之間針對社群媒體與政治的關係展開了一場熱烈的辯論。
lively/heated debate + among + group
The question of school uniforms sparked a fierce debate between parents and teachers.
制服問題在家長和老師之間引發了一場激烈的爭論。
spark a debate between + groups
After years of public debate, the government finally passed the new environmental law.
經過多年的公開辯論，政府終於通過了新的環保法。
public debate — societal discussion
Megan and Hugo had a long debate about which film deserved to win the award.
Megan 和 Hugo 為了哪部電影最值得得獎進行了一場長篇辯論。
have a debate about + topic
- heated debate
- fierce debate
- public debate
- debate over
- debate about
- spark a debate
- fuel the debate
- open to debate
- argument
can be more emotional and less structured than debate
- discussion
more neutral and less confrontational
- controversy
implies public disagreement that continues over time
文法句型
debate about/over/on + topic
debate between + groups
用法筆記
Often uncountable when referring to the general activity ('subject of debate', 'open to debate'). Countable when describing a specific instance ('a heated debate').
常見錯誤
2. a structured contest in which two teams argue opposite sides of a specific propo
辯論賽
依規則進行的正式辯論比賽或活動
a structured contest in which two teams argue opposite sides of a specific proposition, governed by rules and judged by an audience or panel
Layla won the school debate competition by arguing against plastic bags.
Layla 在學校的辯論比賽中獲勝，她主張禁用塑膠袋。
debate competition — formal contest context
The debate between the two candidates for mayor was broadcast live on local television.
兩位市長候選人之間的辯論會在當地電視台現場直播。
debate between candidates — political context
Aoi prepared extensively for the debate, researching both sides of the motion thoroughly.
Aoi 為這場辯論做了充分的準備，仔細研究了正反雙方的論點。
motion: the proposition being debated
Quan's team won the debate on the proposition that technology does more harm than good.
Quan 的隊伍在辯論「科技弊大於利」這個命題時獲勝。
debate on + proposition
Devika won the state debate championship after arguing that coal should be replaced by renewable energy by 2040.
Devika 在州辯論錦標賽中獲勝，她主張燃煤應在 2040 年前全面改為再生能源。
formal debate — structured, rule-governed
- formal debate
- debate competition
- debate team
- debate on
- presidential debate
- debate tournament
- affirmative side
- negative side
- contest
broader; can apply to any competition, not just verbal argument
- disputation
highly formal, mostly used in academic contexts
文法句型
debate on + proposition/motion
debate between + opponents
debate competition
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense refers to a scheduled event with participants, rules, and often an audience or judges. Sense 1 refers to any serious argument or discussion on a topic.