B2 [ C or U ] (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part:B2 [ C or U ] (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part:
Education is the current focus of public debate.
a person who takes part in a serious discussion of a subject with many other peoplea person who takes part in a serious discussion of a subject with many other people
辩论者;辩论家;辩手 She was a good speaker and an excellent debater. 她是一位出色的演讲者，也是一位优秀的辩论家。
B2 [ C or U ] (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take partB2 [ C or U ] (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part
谈论，讨论;争论，辩论 Education is the current focus of public debate. 教育是目前大众谈论的焦点。
the subject matter at issue;"the question of disease merits serious discussion"the subject matter at issue;"the question of disease merits serious discussion"
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