n. 讨论( debate的名词复数 ); 辩论; （各自发表不同意见的）争论; 辩论

v. 辩论( debate的第三人称单数 ); 仔细考虑; 思考; 盘算

n a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

n the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

v argue with one another

v think about carefully; weigh

v discuss the pros and cons of an issue

v have an argument about something