discuss
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to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something 討論;談論;商量 - discuss something with somebody
Have you discussed the problem with anyone? 你與誰商量過這個問題嗎? - discuss something
I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. 我不想在電話裏談論此事。 to discuss the issue/matter/topic 討論這個問題/事情/話題 to discuss a plan/proposal 討論計劃/提議 They met to discuss the possibility of working together. 他們會面討論一起工作的可能性。 - discuss when, what, etc…
We need to discuss when we should go. 我們需要商量一下什麽時候動身。 - discuss doing something
We briefly discussed buying a second car. 我們草草商量過再買一輛汽車的事兒。 - discuss somebody/something doing something
They discussed the whole family possibly travelling together. 他們討論了全家可能一起旅行的問題。
Synonyms talktalk- discuss
- speak
- communicate
- debate
- consult
- talk to speak in order to give information, express feelings or share ideas:
We talked on the phone for over an hour. 我們在電話裏談了一個多小時。
- discuss (rather formal
) to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide something: 指談論、討論、商量: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? 你與誰商量過這個問題嗎?
- speak to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody:
I’ve spoken to the manager about it. 那件事我已經和經理談過了。 ‘Can I speak to Susan?’ ‘Speaking.’ (= at the beginning of a phone conversation) “請讓蘇珊接電話好嗎?”“我就是。”
talk or speak? Speak can suggest a more formal level of communication than talk. You speak to somebody about something to try to achieve a particular goal or to tell them to do something. You talk to somebody in order to be friendly or to ask their advice: Have you talked to your parents about the problems you’re having? • I’ve spoken to Ed about it and he’s promised not to let it happen again.用 talk 還是 speak? - communicate (rather formal
) to exchange information or ideas with somebody: 指與某人交流信息或意見: We only communicate by email. 我們只是互通電郵。 Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. 海豚用聲音相互溝通。
- debate to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution:
Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. 政界將在本周晚些時候討論這項議案。
- consult (rather formal
) to discuss something with somebody in order to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision: 指(與某人)商議、商量(以得到許可或幫助決策): You shouldn’t have done it without consulting me. 你不該不和我商量就做。
- to talk/discuss something/speak/communicate/debate/consult with somebody
- to talk/speak to somebody
- to talk/speak to somebody/consult somebody about something
- to talk/speak of something
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementa1We need to discuss the situation at home. 我們需要討論一下家裏的情況。 He refused to discuss it with me. 他拒絕跟我討論這個問題。 Ralph called a meeting to discuss how they should respond to the offer. 拉爾夫召集了一次會議,討論他們應該如何回應這個提議。 I'd like to discuss this matter with you later. 我想稍後再與你討論這個問題。 I wouldn't accept the job without discussing it with my family first. 不先和家人商量,我是不會接受這份工作的。 If we can get around the table to discuss the issue, maybe we can sort it out without the necessity for further court action. 如果我們能聚在一起討論這個問題,也許我們可以解決它,而不需要進一步的法庭訴訟。 We can discuss the details later. 我們可以稍後討論細節。 An online forum can be used to post information, exchange ideas and discuss problems. 網上論壇可以用來發布信息,交流想法,討論問題。 Major planning applications are discussed by the committee each month. 委員會每月討論主要的規劃申請。 Some students don't feel comfortable discussing these issues in front of their peers. 有些學生在同齡人面前討論這些問題時感到不舒服。 She met with her coach to discuss her getting back into training. 她會見了她的教練,討論她重返訓練。 The panel discussed all the shortlisted entries. 小組討論了所有入圍作品。 We will send you an invoice as discussed. 我們將按照討論過的那樣寄給你們一張發票。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- exhaustively
- fully
- in detail
- …
- convene (something) to
- meet to
- want to
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- with
- as discussed
- a forum to discuss something
- have something to discuss
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- discuss something with somebody
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to write or talk about something in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it 詳述;論述 - discuss something
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. 這個題目將在下一章裏詳細論述。 The author discusses the economic impact of these changes. 作者討論了這些變化的經濟影響。 - discuss what, how, etc…
The article discusses how teachers can use technology in their classrooms. 這篇文章討論了教師如何在課堂上使用技術。 The novel's main theme is ‘You reap what you sow’. Discuss. (= in an essay question) 這部小說的主題是“種瓜得瓜,種豆得豆”。討論。(=在随筆題中)
Language Bank aboutaboutSaying what a text is about 描述文章的内容 The book is about homeless people in the cities. 這本書寫的是城市中無家可歸的人們。
The report deals with the issue of homelessness in London. 這篇報道是關於倫敦的無家可歸問題。
The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people. 作者討論了無家可歸者面臨的種種問題。
The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness. 這篇文章概述了有關無家可歸的種種問題。
The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people. 這部小說探究了無家可歸者之間的友誼這個主題。
The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction. 第一章考察了無家可歸與吸毒成瘾之間的關系。
The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless. 這篇論文論述了爲何如此多的年輕人變得無家可歸的問題。
Synonyms examineexamine- analyse
- review
- study
- discuss
- examine to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully:
These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. 這些觀點將在第 10 章作更爲詳細的探討。
- analyse/analyze to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it:
The job involves gathering and analysing data. 這項工作包括收集和分析資料。 He tried to analyse his feelings. 他試圖分析自己的感情。
- review to examine something again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes:
The government will review the situation later in the year. 政府將在今年晚些時候重新檢討形勢。
- study to examine somebody/something in order to understand them or it:
We will study the report carefully before making a decision. 我們將認真研究這份報告,然後再作決定。
examine or study? You examine something in order to understand it or to help other people understand it, for example by describing it in a book; you study something in order to understand it yourself.用 examine 還是 study? - discuss to write or talk about something in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it:
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. 這個主題將在下一章裏詳細論述。
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss what/how/whether…
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss the situation/evidence
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss something carefully/critically/systematically/briefly
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2Pupils should be encouraged to discuss critically the information they are given. 應該鼓勵學生對獲得的信息進行批判性的討論。 The proposals have been widely discussed in the media. 這些提議已經在媒體上進行了廣泛討論。 This problem has never been discussed openly before. 這個問題以前從未公開討論過。 She discusses this in detail in her paper. 她在論文中詳細討論了這一點。 The painting is discussed in more detail below. 這幅畫將在下面詳細討論。 We've debated and discussed terrorism, war and politics. 我們討論了恐怖主義、戰爭和政治。 to convene a conference to discuss the country's political future 召集會議討論國家的政治前途 The panel will discuss the state of contemporary art. 該小組將討論當代藝術的現狀。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- exhaustively
- fully
- in detail
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- convene (something) to
- meet to
- want to
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- as discussed
- a forum to discuss something
- have something to discuss
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- discuss something
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘dispel, disperse’, also ‘examine by argument’): from Latin discuss- ‘dashed to pieces’, later ‘investigated’, from the verb discutere, from dis- ‘apart’ + quatere ‘shake’.