discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈskʌʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈskə-shən/ (ame, mw)

discussion — 名詞

  • discussionsingular
  • discussionsplural

1. a conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people about a particula

1.名詞B1
釋義

討論

人們交換想法意見的對話過程

a conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people about a particular subject, where they share their thoughts and opinions

例句

The students held long discussions about their summer reading before the new term began.

學生們在開學前針對暑假閱讀書目進行了長時間的討論。

hold + discussions + about [topic]

After several discussions, the Lin family decided to adopt a rescue dog from the shelter.

經過幾次討論後，Lin 一家人決定從收容所領養一隻救援犬。

after + discussions + decide to [action]

同義詞
  • conversation

    more informal and general; can be about any topic

  • debate

    more formal and structured, often involving opposing views

  • dialogue

    focuses on communication between two sides, often to reach understanding

  • talk

    more informal; can refer to a single conversation or a series of talks

反義詞
  • silence

    absence of conversation or exchange of ideas

文法句型

discussion + about/on + topic

discussion + between/among + people

have/hold + discussion

用法筆記

The plural form 'discussions' refers to multiple separate instances or sessions of talking, while the singular 'discussion' can describe one specific conversation or the general activity. Common in academic, business, and political contexts.

常見錯誤

❌We had a discuss about the plan.
✅We had a discussion about the plan.
💡'discuss' is a verb; as a noun, you need 'discussion'.
❌I made a discussion with my boss.
✅I had a discussion with my boss.
💡The correct collocation is 'have a discussion', not 'make a discussion'.