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1 debate
[di'beit] 1. noun(a discussion or argument, especially a formal one in front of an audience: a Parliamentary debate.) dezbatere2. verb1) (to hold a formal discussion (about): Parliament will debate the question tomorrow.) a dezbate2) (to think about or talk about something before coming to a decision: We debated whether to go by bus or train.) a discuta, a dezbate• -
2 free-for-all
noun (a contest, debate etc in which anyone can take part.) la care poate participa oricine -
3 motion
['məuʃən] 1. noun1) (the act or state of moving: the motion of the planets; He lost the power of motion.) mişcare2) (a single movement or gesture: He summoned the waiter with a motion of the hand.) gest3) (a proposal put before a meeting: She was asked to speak against the motion in the debate.) moţiune2. verb(to make a movement or sign eg directing a person or telling him to do something: He motioned (to) her to come nearer.) a face semn (să)- motion picture
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4 subject
1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) supus2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) supus2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) subiect3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) materie4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) subiect (de)5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subiect3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) a supune2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) a supune•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
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5 vote
[vəut] 1. noun((the right to show) one's wish or opinion, eg in a ballot or by raising a hand etc, especially at an election or in a debate: In Britain, the vote was given to women over twenty-one in 1928; Nowadays everyone over eighteen has a vote; A vote was taken to decide the matter.) (drept de) vot2. verb1) (to cast or record one's vote: She voted for the Conservative candidate; I always vote Labour; I shall vote against the restoration of capital punishment.) a vota2) (to allow, by a vote, the provision of (something) eg to someone, for a purpose etc: They were voted $5,000 to help them in their research.) a aproba (prin vot)•- voter- vote of confidence
- vote of thanks
См. также в других словарях:
debate — ► NOUN 1) a formal discussion in a public meeting or legislature, in which opposing arguments are presented. 2) an argument. ► VERB 1) discuss or argue about. 2) consider; ponder. ● under debate Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
debate — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable ▪ growing ▪ the growing debate on school reform ▪ fierce, heated, intense … Collocations dictionary
debate — I verb agitate, altercate, argue, argue pros and cons, attempt to disprove, bandy, battle verbally, canvass, confer with, confute, consider, consult with, contend, contest, controvert, deliberate, disagree, discept, discuss, dispute, engage in… … Law dictionary
debate — noun a formal discussion in a public meeting or legislative assembly. ↘an ongoing exchange of views about a subject. verb discuss or argue about. ↘consider before reaching a decision. Phrases under debate being discussed or disputed. Derivatives… … English new terms dictionary
debate — 1 /dI beIt/ noun 1 (C, U) discussion or argument on a subject that people have different opinions about (+ on/over/about): As yet there has been little public debate on these issues. | fierce/heated/intense debate (=discussion involving very… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
debate — I UK [dɪˈbeɪt] / US noun Word forms debate : singular debate plural debates *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a discussion in which people or groups state different opinions about a subject debate about/on/over: There has been intense debate over… … English dictionary
debate — de|bate1 [ dı beıt ] noun *** count or uncount a discussion in which people or groups state different opinions about a subject: debate about/on/over: There has been intense debate over the handling of illegal immigrants. (a)… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
debate — I. noun Date: 13th century a contention by words or arguments: as a. the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b. a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched… … New Collegiate Dictionary
debate — 1. noun a) An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision. After a four hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion. b) An informal and … Wiktionary
debate*/*/*/ — [dɪˈbeɪt] noun I 1) [C/U] a discussion in which people or groups state different opinions about a subject The proposals provoked a fierce debate.[/ex] There has been intense debate over the treatment of illegal immigrants.[/ex] 2) [C] a formal… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
debate — /dəˈbeɪt / (say duh bayt) noun 1. a discussion, especially of a public question in an assembly. 2. deliberation; consideration. 3. a systematic contest of speakers in which two opposing points of view of a proposition are advanced. –verb (debated …
