n.(在公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的)辩论，(各自发表不同意见的)争论，讨论
v.(尤指正式)讨论，仔细考虑，思考，盘算

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This debate makes no sense.
这场争论毫无意义。
Experts engage in a fierce debate about the greenhouse effect.
专家们就温室效应展开了激烈的辩论。
We will debate the question tomorrow.
我们明天将辩论这个问题。
Both sides of the debate, then, are right.
这样说来争论的双方都是正确的。
The book aroused debate.
这本书引起了争论。
The debate tonight centered on healthcare reform, with both candidates presenting their arguments fiercely.
今晚的辩论集中在医疗改革上，两位候选人激烈地阐述了自己的观点。
She argued her case with precision and eloquence during the debate, leaving the audience captivated.
在辩论中，她精确而有说服力地陈述了自己的立场，让观众深深吸引。
The moderator asked a tough question, forcing the debaters to address the opposing viewpoint directly.
主持人提出一个棘手的问题，迫使辩论者直接回应对方的观点。
The pro-choice and pro-life advocates presented compelling arguments in their debate, leaving no clear winner.
支持和反对堕胎的人士在辩论中提出了有力的论据，没有明显的胜负。
After the debate, the participants shook hands and congratulated each other on a well-fought contest.
辩论结束后，双方选手握手表示尊重，对这场激烈的较量表示祝贺。
The moderator maintained a strict time limit for each debater to ensure a fair and efficient discussion.
主持人严格控制每个辩论者的发言时间，以确保公正且高效的讨论。
One of the debaters' key arguments was based on statistical data, which they presented with charts and graphs to support their point.
一位辩论者的重要论点基于统计数据，他们用图表和图形来强化他们的观点。
The debate highlighted the divide between the parties on the issue of climate change, with one side emphasizing immediate action and the other advocating gradual reforms.
辩论突显了两党在气候变化问题上的分歧，一方主张立即行动，另一方则提倡逐步改革。
Both teams displayed excellent rhetorical skills during the debate, using anecdotes and analogies to make their points more relatable.
两队在辩论中都展示了出色的修辞技巧，通过故事和类比使观点更具共鸣。
After the debate, the public expressed mixed opinions, with some praising the intellectual engagement, while others criticized the lack of concrete solutions.
辩论结束后，公众意见不一，有些人赞赏其智力交锋，另一些人则批评缺乏具体解决方案。