The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government.
大使馆将继续与中国政府进行商讨。
We have had discussions about her legal situation.
我们就她的法律状况已进行了讨论。
under discussion (=being discussed) 讨论中
The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.
目前正在讨论这个项目是否有可能办成合资企业。
2DISCUSSa piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about it 〔对某一话题的〕论述,阐述
discussion of
the report’s discussion of the legislation
该报告对立法的论述
nTHESAURUS
discussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it
After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.
This led to a discussion of our favourite books.
There are several projects under discussion (=being discussed).
debatediscussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something
There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.
The student union is holding a debate on immigration.
talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc
the Arab-Israeli peace talks
The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.
Bilateral talks (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.
negotiationsofficial discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something
The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.
International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.
conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important mattersrelating to their organization
an international conference on nuclear physics
the Labour Party conference
consultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions
The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.
The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.
ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCUSSION | DISCUSSION + VERB | DISCUSSION + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤detailed, extensive, full, in-depth, thorough (especially NAmE) 詳細的/廣泛的/充分的/深入的/全面的討論◇They had a detailed discussion of the issues.他們詳細討論了這些問題。➤extended, lengthy, long延長了的/冗長的/長時間的討論▸➤brief簡短的討論▸➤considerable大量的討論◇After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.經過反複討論後,他們決定接受我們的出價。➤initial, preliminary初步討論➤ongoing進行中的討論▸➤further進一步的討論◇The plan was agreed without further discussion.計劃未經進一步討論就通過了。➤broad, general, wide-ranging普遍討論;廣泛探討◇a wide-ranging discussion on women's rights關於女性權利的廣泛討論➤public公開討論▸➤formal, informal正式/非正式討論◇After the lecture there will be an opportunity for informal discussion.講座之後還有機會進行隨意的討論。➤bilateral, class, classroom, group, panel, round-table雙邊磋商;班級討論;課堂討論;小組討論;專題討論;圓桌會談◇a series of bilateral discussions with North Korea與北朝鮮進行的一系列雙邊磋商◇Women were asked to take part in small group discussions.婦女獲邀參加小組討論。➤one-on-one, one-to-one (especially BrE) 一對一的商討➤face-to-face面對面的討論▸➤candid, frank, honest, open坦誠的討論;開誠佈公的討論➤constructive, helpful, meaningful, useful建設性的/有益的/有意義的/有用的討論➤deep, insightful, serious, thoughtful深入的/有見地的/嚴肅的/縝密周到的討論▸➤animated, heated, intense, lively熱烈的討論;激烈的討論;活躍的討論◇a heated discussion about politics關於政治的熱烈討論➤fascinating, interesting吸引人的/有趣的討論➤critical批判性的討論▸➤rational理性的討論➤academic, philosophical, scholarly, technical, theoretical學術討論;哲學探討;技術研討;理論上的討論➤political政治討論➤email, online電子郵件交流;在線討論VERB + DISCUSSION➤have, hold進行討論;舉行商談◇We had a long discussion about the plans for next year.我們對來年的計劃進行了長時間的討論。◇The two governments are to hold discussions on the border issue.兩國政府將就邊界問題舉行會談。➤enter into開始討論◇We are hoping to enter into discussions with union leaders.我們希望能與工會領導進行商談。➤be involved in, join in, participate in, take part in加入討論;參加商談◇They refused to take part in the discussions.他們拒絕參加討論。➤generate, initiate, prompt, provoke, spark引發討論;激起討論◇These latest findings have generated a lot of discussion of the moral issues involved.這些最新發現引發了許多對其涉及的道德問題的討論。➤encourage, facilitate, stimulate鼓勵/助長/促進討論➤merit, warrant值得/有必要討論▸➤set up安排討論◇ways of setting up discussions between children to explore each other's viewpoints在兒童中間展開討論以瞭解彼此觀點的各種方式➤begin, open, start開始討論;在討論中首先發言◇Who is going to start the discussion?這場討論誰先來發言?➤dominate, lead控制/主持討論◇The discussion was led by the director of marketing.討論是由一位營銷主管主持的。➤bring sth up for, come up for, open sth up for把⋯提交討論;被提起討論;展開對⋯的討論◇The issue should come up for discussion at the conference.這個問題應該在會議上進行討論。◇The topic must be opened up for general discussion.這個話題應該讓大家討論。➤open up展開討論◇We need to open up a discussion on the basic aspects of the theory.我們需要圍繞這一理論的基本方面展開討論。➤confine限制討論範圍◇I wish to confine the discussion to income taxation.我希望把討論範圍限制在所得稅問題上。➤sum up總結討論◇Let us sum up the discussion so far.我們總結一下到目前為止的討論吧。➤conclude, end結束商談;終止討論◇We decided to end the discussion before it got out of hand.我們決定停止這場討論,免得失控。➤continue繼續討論◇We'll continue this discussion some other time.我們另外安排時間繼續討論。➤defer, postpone延期商談;推遲討論▸➤follow up做討論後的接續工作◇Discussion should be followed up by a written report.討論之後應該有個書面報告。DISCUSSION + VERB➤take place討論進行◇Discussions have taken place between the two leaders.兩位領導人已經進行過討論。➤centre/center on, focus on, revolve around討論以⋯為中心/集中於⋯/圍繞⋯進行◇Discussion centred on the contribution different groups would make to the project.討論的中心是各個小組可以對該項目作出的貢獻。➤break out, ensue討論突然發生;討論隨後發生◇An intense discussion broke out about the importance of intuition.就直覺的重要性問題爆發了一場激烈的討論。◇Adam raised the issue of multimedia and much useful discussion ensued.亞當提出了多媒體應用的問題,從而引發了許多有益的討論。➤continue討論繼續DISCUSSION + NOUN➤group討論小組▸➤document討論稿➤topic討論的話題➤board, forum, list討論告示牌;論壇;討論列表◇online discussion forums在線論壇◇I unsubscribed from every email discussion list I was on.我退出了所有我所在的電子郵件討論群。PREPOSITION➤for discussion用於討論◇the subject for discussion討論的主題➤during a/the discussion, in a/the discussion在討論過程中◇During our discussions we raised many issues that need deeper consideration.討論中我們提了許多需要更深入考慮的問題。➤in discussion with與⋯進行討論◇The company had been in discussion with companies in Brazil.這家公司已經與巴西的公司進行了商談。➤under discussion在討論中◇Plans for a new road are still under discussion.新修道路的計劃仍在討論之中。➤discussion about, discussion on關於⋯的討論◇an important forum for discussion about the arts探討藝術的重要論壇◇We had a discussion about political reform.我們就政治改革進行了討論。➤discussion among⋯之間的討論◇a discussion among parents, teachers, and students家長、老師和學生之間的討論➤discussion as to對於⋯的討論◇Discussion continues as to the relative merits of the different plans.對不同計劃的相對優點的討論繼續進行。➤discussion between⋯之間的討論◇discussions between the company and the unions公司與工會之間的會談➤discussion of⋯的討論◇a discussion of the issues involved相關問題的討論➤discussion with與⋯的討論◇discussions with the government與政府的商談PHRASES➤a basis for discussion討論的基礎◇We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.我們可以將文件草案作為討論的基礎。➤discussion and debate討論與辯論◇The incident has provoked much discussion and debate.這一事件引發了諸多討論及辯論。➤a forum for discussion論壇◇The group provides a forum for the discussion of ideas.這個小組提供了一個討論不同想法的論壇。➤the outcome of a discussion討論的結果◇The outcome of the discussions is a decision to proceed with Phase 2 of the project.討論的結果是決定繼續進入該項目的第二階段。➤a subject for/of discussion, a topic for/of discussion討論的主題/題目➡ topic at meeting
discussion noun ⇨discussion (discussions between the two leaders)⇨research (further discussion of these issues in the next chapter)discussion
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discussion ♦︎ conversation ♦︎ dialogue ♦︎ talk ♦︎ debate ♦︎ consultation ♦︎ chat ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ chatter ♦︎ exchangeThese are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth.这些词均表示谈论、讨论。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / chatter / an exchange about sth◆a discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation on sth◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange with sb◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a debate / a consultation / an exchange between two people / groups◆in (close) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation with sb◆to have a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange◆to hold a discussion / conversation / debate / consultation◆to be involved in / join in / participate in / take part in / engage in (a) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate◆to get into (a) discussion / conversation with sb◆to conclude / end / continue a discussion / conversation / debate◆to break off a discussion / conversation■discussion [countable, uncountable] an occasion when people talk in detail about sth that is considered to be important; the process of talking with sb about sth important讨论;商讨◆Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.两位领导人仍在进行讨论。◆We will choose a different topic for discussion each week.我们将每周选一个不同的题目进行讨论。◆After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.经反复商讨后,他们决定接受我们的报价。◆The plans have been under discussion(= being talked about) for a year now.这些计划至今已经讨论一年了。◆We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.我们可以用这份文件草案作为讨论的基点。 see also discuss ⇨ talk■conversation [countable, uncountable] an occasion when two people or a small group talk about sth, especially in a private or informal way; the activity of talking in this way(私下或非正式的)交谈,谈话◆a telephone conversation电话交谈◆He struggled to keep the conversation going.他竭力使谈话继续进行。◆The conversation turned to gardening.话题转到了园艺上。◆The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election.谈话的主题是选举可能出现的结果。◆Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right.唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。◆I tried to make polite conversation(= to speak in order to appear polite).我设法说些应酬话。◆ (BrE) I got into conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。◆ (NAmE) I got into a conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。■dialogue (NAmE alsodialog) ˈdaɪəlɒg; NAmEˈdaɪəlɔːg, ˈdaɪəlɑːg [uncountable, countable] conversations in a book, play or film; a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute(书、戏剧或电影中的)对话,对白;(尤指为解决问题或结束争端而进行的)对话◆The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.这部小说中描述多,对话少。◆Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues.要求学习者听三段简短对话。◆The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.总统告诉等候的记者,刚刚进行了一次建设性的对话。■talk [countable] a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved交谈;谈话;讨论◆I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.我就自己的事业前景跟老板作了一次长谈。◆She looked worried so we had a talk.她看上去忧心忡忡,于是我们谈了谈。 see also talk ⇨ talkverb■debate [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue(在公共集会上或议会里就某议题进行的、常以表决结束的)辩论◆a debate on prison reform关于监狱改革的辩论◆The prime minister opened the debate(= was the first to speak).首相在辩论中率先发言。◆After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.经过长时间的辩论,国会通过了这项提案。◆The motion under debate(= being discussed) was put to a vote.辩论中的动议已经付诸表决。 see also debate ⇨ talkverb■consultationˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn; NAmEˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth; the act of discussing sth in this way(决策前各团体对有关事项的)协商,磋商◆There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛的磋商。◆The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。◆A consultation period will be required.将需要一段磋商时间。 see also consult ⇨ talkverb■chat [uncountable, countable] informal talking; a friendly informal conversation闲谈;聊天◆ (especially BrE) I just called in for a chat about the kids.我打电话来只是想随便聊聊孩子的事情。◆That's enough chat from me-on with the music!我不多说了,继续听音乐吧!ⓘ The countable use of chat is especially British English. * chat作可数名词时尤用于英式英语。 see also chat ⇨ chatverb■gossip [countable, usually singular] a conversation about other people and their private lives说长道短;闲聊◆We had a good gossip about the boss.我们讲了一会儿老板的闲话。 see also gossip ⇨ chatverb, gossip ⇨ speakernoun1■chatter [uncountable] continuous rapid informal talk about things that are not important唠叨的话;喋喋不休的话◆Jane's constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.简没完没了的唠叨开始让他心烦。 see also chatter ⇨ chatverb■exchange [countable] a short conversation or an angry argument(简短的)交谈,对话;争论◆There was only time for a brief exchange.只有简短交谈的时间。◆There was a heated exchange between the parents and the school managers.家长与校方发生了激烈的争论。 see also exchange ⇨ replaceverb2