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question

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ques·tion1 /ˈkwestʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  
1 asking for information 询问信息ASK A QUESTION [countableC] a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge 问题;疑问 OPP answer
 Can I ask you a question?
我能问你个问题吗?
 I’m afraid I can’t answer that question.
我恐怕无法回答那个问题。
question about/on
 They asked me quite a lot of difficult questions about my job.
他们就我的工作问了很多刁钻的问题。
 The survey included questions on age and smoking habits.
调查中包含关于年龄和吸烟习惯的问题。
in answer to somebody’s question
 In answer to your last question, ‘Yes’.
对于你最后一个问题,我的回答是是的
2 subject/problem 议题/问题SUBJECT [countableC] a subject or problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with 〔需要讨论或处理的〕问题 SYN issue
question of
 We discussed the question of confidentiality.
我们讨论了保密性的问题。
 This raises the question of government funding.
这就引出了关于政府资金的问题。
 an urgent need to address the question of crime
解决犯罪问题的迫切需要
 Several questions have still not been resolved.
有几个问题仍然没有得到解决。
 The question is should I take the job in Japan, or should I stay here?
问题是,我应该接受在日本的那份工作,还是应该留在这儿?
 Some important questions remain unanswered (=still have not been dealt with or explained).
一些重要问题依然没有解决。
3 doubt 疑问DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT IT [countableC, uncountableU] if there is some question about something, there is doubt about it, or people feel uncertain about it 疑问,怀疑
 The exact cause of death is still open to question (=not certain).
确切的死亡原因依然没有确定。
call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt something) 引起对某事的怀疑
 This has called into question people’s right to retire at 60.
这就对人们在60岁退休的权利提出了质疑。
 He’s by far the best candidate, there’s no question about it (=it is completely certain).
他是到目前为止最合适的人选,这是毫无疑问的。
 There is no question that (=it is completely certain that) the government knew about the deal.
毫无疑问,政府是知道这笔交易的。
beyond question (=completely certain or definite) 不容怀疑
 Her efficiency and intelligence are beyond question.
她的效率和智慧是不容怀疑的。
questions about/over something
 There are questions about the system’s practicality.
对于系统的可行性尚有疑问。
4 without question 
a) CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYused to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct 毫无疑问
 Marilyn was, without question, a very beautiful woman.
玛丽莲毫无疑问是个大美人。
b) OBEYif you accept or obey something without question, you do it without expressing any doubt about whether it is correct or necessary 毫无异议地〔接受或服从〕
 Clara accepted his decision without question.
克拉拉毫无异议地接受了他的决定。
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5 there is no question of something happening/somebody doing something IMPOSSIBLEused to say that there is no possibility of something happening 某事是不可能发生的/某人是不可能做某事的
 There is no question of the project being postponed.
这个项目不可能推迟。
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6 in question SUBJECT
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7 be a question of something MAINused to say what the most important fact, part, or feature of something is 问题在于,是一个的问题
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8 it’s just/only/simply a question of doing something spokenEASY used to say that what needs doing is easy or not complicated 只是个的问题
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9 be out of the question IMPOSSIBLEif something is out of the question, it is definitely not possible or not allowed 不可能;不允许
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10 (that’s a) good question! spokenNOT KNOW used to admit that you do not know the answer to a question 好一个难题!问得好!〔用以表示不知道某问题的答案〕
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11. pop the question informalMARRY to ask someone to marry you – used humorously 求婚〔幽默用法〕
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leading question at leading1(4), → rhetorical question at rhetorical(1), → beg the question at beg(6)
COLLOCATIONSMeaning 1: a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge 问题;疑问
verbs
ask (somebody) a question (某人)问题
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
别害怕提问。
have a question (=want to ask a question) 有问题
I just have one question: is the treatment effective?
我只有一个问题:这疗法有效吗?
pose a question formal (=ask a question) 提出问题
He poses the question, ‘What should we teach our children?’
他提出了一个问题:“我们该教孩子什么?
put a question to somebody (=ask a question in a formal situation) 〔在正式场合〕向某人提问
I recently put some of these questions to a psychologist.
最近我向一位心理学家请教了这其中的一些问题。
answer a question 回答问题
You haven’t answered my question.
你还没有回答我的问题。
avoid/evade/dodge a question (=not give a direct answer) 避开/回避问题
nHe had skilfully evaded Margie’s questions.
nset a question (=invent a question for a test)
He used to set the questions for a TV quiz show.
rephrase a question (=ask it in a different way) 用另一种方式提出问题
nHe didn’t answer, so I rephrased my question.
bombard somebody with questions (=ask someone a lot of questions) 向某人连珠炮似的提问
nThey bombarded him with questions about the case.
nfield questions (=answer a lot of questions)
He fielded questions from reporters about the announcement.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + question
difficult/hard 难的
Some of the questions in the last section were very difficult.
最后一部分有些问题很难。
easy 容易的
These questions should be easy for you.
这些问题对你来说应该很容易。
a good question (=interesting or difficult to answer) 好问题
That’s a good question.
问得好。
a stupid/silly question (=one whose answer is obvious) 愚蠢的问题
Did you win, or is that a stupid question?
你赢了吗?这问题是不是很蠢?
an awkward question (=one that someone does not want to answer) 尴尬的问题
How can we keep the press from asking awkward questions?
我们如何才能不让媒体问尴尬的问题?
a tricky/tough question (=one that is difficult to answer) 难以回答的问题
That’s a really tricky question.
那是个很难回答的问题。
nan embarrassing question
The media began to ask embarrassing questions about MPs' expenses.
a personal question (=one relating to someone’s private life) 私人问题
Can I ask you a personal question?
我能问你一个私人问题吗?
a simple question (=one that is easy to answer) 简单的问题
nAll you have to do is answer the three simple questions below.
na searching/probing question (=one designed to find things out)
The immigration officer asked me some searching questions.
a direct question (=one that asks for information in a very direct way) 直截了当的问题
nShe was startled by the direct question.
an exam/a test question 考题
nYou have to answer twenty exam questions.
nan impertinent question (=one which you have no right to ask)
She did not answer the maid’s impertinent question.
a rhetorical question (=one that you ask without expecting an answer, in order to make a point) 反问
na multiple choice question (=where you are given a set of possible answers)
nCOLLOCATIONSMeaning 2: a subject or problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with 〔需要讨论或处理的〕问题
verbs
raise a question (=bring it to people’s attention)
This study raises several important questions.
address a question (=start trying to deal with it)
Two questions need to be addressed.
discuss a question
They discussed the question of the possible use of the atomic bomb.
consider a question
We must also consider the question of compensation.
deal with a question
This question will be dealt with in Chapter 4.
tackle a question (=try to deal with a difficult question )
Who has the ability to tackle the tough questions facing the nation?
resolve a question (=deal with it in a satisfactory way)
We will proceed just as soon as we can resolve the question of the fee.
adjectives
an important/big question
The book raises important questions about nationality and the role of a citizen.
a fundamental question
Their experiences have highlighted fundamental questions of human rights.
serious questions
The incident has raised serious questions about police conduct.
a vexed/thorny question (=one that is hard to deal with)
Finally, there’s the thorny question of money.
a burning question (=an important one that needs dealing with)
Little progress was made on the burning question of Africa’s debt.
a moral/ethical question (=one relating to principles of what is right and wrong)
This area of medical research poses serious ethical questions that doctors alone cannot answer.
unanswered/open (=not dealt with)
At this point a key question remains unanswered.
THESAURUSMeaning 1: a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge 问题;疑问
question something that you ask someone, either when speaking or when writing 问题
Would anyone like to ask any questions?
有没有人提问?
I’ve emailed the hotel with one or two questions.
我已写电子邮件向那家酒店咨询了一两个问题。
query /ˈkwɪəri $ ˈkwɪri/ especially British EnglishBrE a question that you ask when you are not sure you have understood something or that the information you have is correct 疑问;询问
If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent.
如有疑问,请联系旅行社。
Our staff are always available to answer customers’ queries.
我们的员工随时可以回答客户的问询。
inquiry (also enquiry especially British EnglishBrE) /ɪnˈkwaɪəri $ ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪŋkwəri/ a question you ask in order to get information or find out the details about something 询问;查问
We’ve advertised the house, and we’ve already received lots of enquiries.
我们给房子登了广告,已经有很多人来咨询。
The police have been making some inquiries in the area.
警方一直在那个地区调查。
request a polite or formal question asking for something that you want or need 请求
The bank said ‘no’ to our request for more money.
银行拒绝了我们继续贷款的请求。
You must make your request in writing.
必须以书面形式提出请求。
COLLOCATIONSMeaning 3: if there is some question about something, there is doubt about it, or people feel uncertain about it 疑问,怀疑
phrases
nbe open to question (=not be certain or definitely true)
Whether he will survive politically is open to question.
nbe beyond question (=be definite)
Her loyalty is beyond question.
call/bring/throw something into question (=make people doubt it) 引起对某事的怀疑
nHe brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.
ncome into question (=start to be doubted)
The special protection given to these animals has come into question in recent years.
nthere’s no question (=it is certain)
There’s no question that they have done an outstanding job.
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question2 ●●● S2 W3 verb [transitiveT]  
1 SCPASK A QUESTIONto ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime 询问;盘问;审问 interrogate
2 DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT ITto have or express doubts about whether something is true, good, necessary etc 怀疑;对提出质疑[异议]
THESAURUS
question to ask someone questions in order to get information about something such as a crime 询问;盘问;审问
nThe police questioned him for three hours before releasing him without charge.
nWhen questioned by reporters, he denied all knowledge about the affair.
ninterrogate to keep asking a lot of questions for a long time, sometimes using threats, in order to get information
He was interrogated by US agents about his alleged links to al-Qaeda.
ninterview to ask someone questions for a newspaper, TV programme etc, or to ask someone questions to find out if they are suitable for a job, course etc
Did you hear him being interviewed on ‘the Today Programme’?
The woman who interviewed me offered me the job.
ngrill informal to ask someone a lot of difficult questions about something, in a way that is tiring or annoying
She started grilling me about why I was so late coming home.
ncross-examine to ask someone a series of questions in court about their previous statements, in order to find out whether they have been telling the truth
The defence lawyer cross-examined the witness in order to test his evidence.
nbe helping police with their inquiries British EnglishBrE to be questioned by the police about a crime – used especially in news reports when the police think that this person may be guilty of the crime
Last night, a 21-year-old woman was helping police with their inquiries.
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From Longman Business Dictionary
questionques·tion1 /ˈkwestʃən/ noun [countableC]
1a sentence or phrase that asks for information
They asked me a lot of questions about my work experience.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
2a subject or problem that needs to be settled, discussed, or dealt with
The real question is whether the employee has any power over customers.
question of
This whole question of measuring risk has became a mess.
3a feeling of doubt about something
This incident raises further questions about airport security.
He is by far the best candidate. There is no question about it.
The wisdom of this policy is open to question (=it will be doubted by some people).
4in question the things, people etc in question are the ones that are being discussed or talked about
Is the information in question really a business secret?
5out of the question not possible or allowed
The idea of merging with another company was now out of the question.
questionquestion2 verb [transitiveT]
1to ask someone questions to find out what they know about something
None of the defendants was questioned by the police before their arrest.
question somebody about something
We have questioned many of our customers about the new services.
2to have doubts about whether something is true or if it is the right thing to do
The report questioned ISC’s heavy reliance on three international customers.
Origin question1
(1200-1300) Old French Latin quaestio, from quaestus, past participle of quaerere to ask
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1sentence, etc. that asks sth問題ADJECTIVE | VERB + QUESTION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEawkward, difficult, embarrassing, hard, tough, tricky讓人難堪的/難以回答的/令人尷尬的/難辦的/棘手的/需慎重對待的問題pointed, probing, searching尖銳的問題;尋根究底的問題He became embarrassed when a journalist asked him pointed questions about his finances.有位記者就他的經濟狀況提出一些尖銳問題時,他變得局促不安。open, open-ended, unanswered懸而未決的/沒有答案的/未回答的問題personal個人問題academic, hypothetical, rhetorical學術問題;假定的問題;反問leading, loaded, trick誘導性的/話中有話的/引人上當的問題The judge told him not to ask the witness leading questions.法官讓他不要問證人誘導性問題。good, interesting, pertinent, relevant好問題;有趣的問題;切題的問題;相關的問題basic, big, fundamental, important, key, serious基本的/重大的/根本的/重要的/關鍵的/嚴肅的問題silly, stupid愚蠢的問題complex, simple複雜的/簡單的問題quick簡短的問題Can I ask a quick question?我能問一個小問題嗎?obvious顯而易見的問題direct, straight (especially BrE) 直接的/直截了當的問題I wanted to find out how old he was without asking him a direct question.我想知道他的年齡,可是又不想直接問他。specific具體問題legal, philosophical, technical法律/哲學/技術問題exam, multiple-choice, quiz, test考試題;有多個備選項的選擇題;問答競賽題;測驗題VERB + QUESTIONask (sb)向(某人)提問have有問題Does anyone have any questions for our speaker?哪位聽眾有問題要問我們的演講人嗎?address, put提問題I'd like to put a question to the first speaker.我想向第一位演講人提個問題。bombard sb with, fire(向某人)連珠炮般地提出問題The children bombarded us with questions.孩子們向我們連珠炮般地提問。The interview panel fired questions at me from all angles.面試小組從各個角度連珠炮似的向我發問。frame, phrase表述問題I need to phrase my question rather carefully.我提問時措辭要相當謹慎。face面對問題answer, reply to, respond to回答/回覆/答覆問題do (used only about written questions僅用於書面題) 答題I couldn't do Question 6.我不會解答第 6 題。field巧妙地對付問題The chairperson fielded technical questions that she could not answer herself.主席巧妙地應付了她自己答不上來的技術問題。avoid, dodge, evade, ignore避免/躲閃/迴避/忽視問題He easily evaded all the interviewer's most probing questions.面試官提出的所有尖銳問題他都一一輕鬆化解。PREPOSITIONquestion about關於⋯的問題She refused to answer questions about her private life.她拒絕回答涉及自己私生活的問題。question as to關於⋯的問題Don't be afraid to ask questions as to why things are done in the way they are.不要害怕就事情的處理方式提出問題。question concerning to, question regarding to, question relating to有關⋯的問題The official faced questions concerning his role in the affair.這位官員就他在這一事件中的角色面臨質詢。question on關於⋯的問題In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy.這次考試肯定會有關於能量的題。
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2issue待解決的問題ADJECTIVE | VERB + QUESTION | QUESTION + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEburning, challenging, controversial, difficult, vexed, vexing迫在眉睫的/考驗能力的/有爭議的/棘手的/傷腦筋的/令人苦惱的問題We come now to the vexed question of pension rights.現在我們要談談養老金領取權這個傷腦筋的問題。central, crucial, fundamental, important, key首要的/至關重要的/根本的/重要的/關鍵的問題related相關問題delicate, sensitive微妙的/敏感的問題economic, ethical, moral, political經濟/倫理/道德/政治問題VERB + QUESTIONbring up, pose, raise提出問題The new play poses some challenging questions.這齣新戲提出了一些挑戰性問題。consider, discuss, examine, explore, ponder考慮/討論/調查/探索/琢磨問題address, deal with, face, tackle處理問題;正視問題;着手解決問題answer, decide, find a solution to, resolve, settle回應問題;解決問題;找出問題的解決方法avoid, ignore避免/忽略問題come to涉及問題QUESTION + VERBarise問題出現go unanswered, remain unanswered問題尚未答覆Only one question remains unanswered.只有一個問題尚未答覆。PREPOSITIONquestion about關於⋯的問題fundamental questions about the nature of our society有關我們社會性質的根本問題question for給⋯的問題one of the crucial questions for the jury對陪審團而言至關重要的問題之一question of⋯的問題questions of national security國家安全問題Now it's just a question of getting the wording right.現在的問題只是要措辭得當。
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3doubt懷疑VERB + QUESTION | PREPOSITION VERB + QUESTIONcome into成為疑問call into引發疑問It does call into question the decision to send troops into the area.向該地區派遣軍隊的決定確實引起了質疑。be open to有待討論The government's handling of the whole affair remains open to question.政府對整個事件的處理尚待商榷。PREPOSITIONbeyond question毫無疑問Her loyalty is beyond question.她的忠誠毋庸置疑。in question有疑問His sincerity is not in question.他的真誠不容置疑。without question毫無疑問It was, without question, the worst day of my life.那無疑是我一生中最糟糕的一天。question about關於⋯的疑問There is no question about her enthusiasm for the job.她對這份工作的熱情是毫無疑問的。question as to關於⋯的疑問I did have some questions as to his motive in coming.我確實有些懷疑他來這裏的動機。
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ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBopenly, seriously公開/嚴肅查問People openly question whether he is right for the job.人們公開質疑他是否勝任這項工作。closely仔細查問PREPOSITIONabout詢問關於⋯的情況She was closely questioned about her whereabouts on the night of the murder.就兇殺案當晚她的行踪對她進行了仔細盤問。in connection with查問和⋯有關的事情A man is being questioned in connection with the robbery.一名男子正就那起搶劫案接受查問。on就⋯詢問He was questioned on his role in the affair.他就在這一事件中的角色受到質詢。
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question noun
question (ask a question) doubt1 (open to question) issue (raise important questions) out of the question impossible adj.
question verb
question (be questioned by police) doubt (question sb's judgement)
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question ♦︎ enquiry ♦︎ queryThese are all words for a request for information. 这些词均表示疑问、询问。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a question / an enquiry / a query about / as to / concerning / on stha question / an enquiry / a query from sba specific / further question / enquiry / querydetailed / routine / preliminary questions / enquiriesa customer / general enquiry / queryto address / direct a question / an enquiry / a query to sbto have / deal with / handle / reply to / respond to / answer a question / an enquiry / a queryto raise / send (in) / put a question / query question [countable] a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information or expresses doubt about sth 问题;疑问She refused to answer questions about her private life.她拒绝回答私生活方面的问题。In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy.考试中准有关于能量的题目。Question 3 was quite difficult.第3题相当难。I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions.我希望警方不要问不好回答的问题。The question is, how much are they going to pay you?问题是,他们打算付给你多少钱? enquiry ( inquiry, especially in NAmE) [countable] a request for information or more details about sb/sth 询问;查询;打听We received over 300 enquiries about the job.我们接到300多个询问,打听这份工作的情况。I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you.我得打听打听再给你答复。After the disaster, the police had a flood of enquiries about missing relatives.灾难过后,警方接到大量询问,打听失踪亲属的情况。 see also enquire ask 1 query ˈkwɪəri; NAmE ˈkwɪri [countable] a question asking for information or expressing doubt about whether sth is correct or not 疑问;询问If you have a query about your policy, contact our helpline.若对保险单有疑问,请拨打我们的咨询热线。Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries.我们的助理将很乐意回答您的问题。You might put a query to sb, especially an organization, when you are not sure if you have understood sth properly or you would like it to be explained more clearly. 拿不准自己对某事的理解是否正确,或希望得到更清楚的解释而向人查询可用put a query to,后面接某人或某个机构。 question

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question ♦︎ interview ♦︎ interrogate ♦︎ quiz ♦︎ cross-examine ♦︎ grill ♦︎ debriefThese words all mean to ask sb questions about sth. 这些词均表示提问、询问、盘问。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to question / interview / interrogate / quiz / cross-examine / grill / debrief sb on sthto question / interview / interrogate / quiz / cross-examine / grill sb about sthto question / interview / quiz sb in connection with sthto question / interview / interrogate / cross-examine a witnessto question / interview / interrogate a suspectto be questioned / interviewed / interrogated / quizzed / grilled by police / detectivesa journalist questions / interviews sbto question / interview sb further / in depth question [transitive] to ask sb questions about sth, especially officially 正式提问;质询;问A man is being questioned in connection with the robbery.一名男子正就那起抢劫案接受讯问。Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise.被问到的人有一半以上说他们很少锻炼身体。 interview [transitive] to ask sb questions about their life, opinions, etc. especially on the radio or television or for a newspaper or magazine; to ask sb questions at a private meeting, especially officially (媒体)采访,访问;(尤指正式)私下提问,面谈Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie.下周我将采访斯皮尔伯格,谈一下他的最新电影。The police are waiting to interview the injured man.警察正等着向受伤的男子问话。 see also interview interview noun 1 interrogate ɪnˈterəgeɪt [transitive] to ask sb a lot of questions over a long period of time, especially in an aggressive way 讯问,审问,盘问(尤含咄咄逼人之意)He was interrogated by police for over 12 hours.他被警察审问了12个多小时。Soon after we arrived, I was interrogated about my parents and our home life.我们到达后不久,就有人向我盘问起我的父母和我们的家庭生活。 see also interrogation interview noun 1 quiz (-zz-) [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to ask sb a lot of questions in order to get information from them or find out what they have been doing 盘问;查问;讯问Two men quizzed over betting shop killings (= in a newspaper headline).两名男子因彩票投注站谋杀案而受讯问。More than half the people quizzed in a poll said they would not use the new service.民意调查中超过一半的人说他们不会使用这项新服务。 ˌcross-eˈxamine [transitive] to ask sb careful questions and in a lot of detail about answers that they have already given, especially in court (尤指在法庭上就证词细节)盘问,诘问The witness was cross-examined for over two hours.证人被盘问了两个多小时。 ˌcross-examiˈnation

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[uncountable, countable] He broke down under cross-examination (= while he was being cross-examined) and admitted his part in the assault.他经不起严密的诘问,招认了曾参与那次伤人事件。
grill [transitive] (rather informal) to ask sb a lot of difficult questions about their ideas, actions, etc., often in an unpleasant way (常令人不快地)盘问,追问They grilled her about where she had been all night.他们盘问她整个晚上去了哪里。He was grilled by detectives for several hours.侦探盘问了他几个小时。 grilling

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[countable, usually singular] The minister faced a tough grilling at today's press conference.部长在今天的记者招待会上受到了严厉的质问。
debrief ˌdiːˈbriːf [transitive] to ask sb questions officially in order to get information about the task that they have just completed 正式询问,盘问(某人执行任务的情况)He was taken to a US airbase to be debriefed on the mission.他被带到美国空军基地汇报执行任务的情况。
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Questioning and types of questions: question, inquiry, query...
Something that you are discussing: referent, matter, issue...
Uncertainty and being uncertain: uncertainty, doubt, reservation...
Arresting, interviewing and charging suspects: apprehend, apprehension, arrest...
To ask a question or questions: ask, question, demand...
To be uncertain: question, doubt, be in doubt...

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