n.

1. 辩论，讨论，争论[U][S1]
   A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on.

   一场围绕着减税的辩论正在激烈进行中。

2. 辩论会[C]

vt.

1. 辩论，讨论，争论[+wh-]
   They debated the question openly.

   他们公开辩论这个问题。

2. 与……辩论
3. 思考，盘算[+wh-]
   She debated whether to accept his invitation.

   她考虑是否接受他的邀请。

vi.

1. 辩论，讨论，争论
   We debated on the question till late into the night.

   我们就这个问题辩论到深夜。

2. 参加辩论
3. 思考[（+with）]

n.

v.