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1 ♦ debate
♦ debate /dɪˈbeɪt/n.1 [cu] dibattito; discussione: The topic has been the subject of much debate, l'argomento è stato oggetto di molti dibattiti; a lively [heated] debate, una discussione vivace [accesa]2 dibattito (pubblico): a debate on public spending, un dibattito pubblico sulla spesa pubblica; a parliamentary debate, un dibattito parlamentare; the debate over (o about) nuclear power, il dibattito sull'energia nucleare; The question is still open to debate, la questione è ancora da dibattere; After several decades his actions are still a matter for heated debate, a distanza di vari decenni, le sue azioni sono ancora oggetto di un acceso dibattito.(to) debate /dɪˈbeɪt/v. t. e i.1 dibattere; discutere ( una questione, ecc.): to debate an issue (o a matter, a topic) dibattere una questione; to debate a motion [a bill], dibattere su una mozione [una proposta di legge]; Parliament debated whether to go to war, il parlamento ha dibattuto sull'eventualità di entrare in guerra; one of the most hotly debated issues in economic policy, una delle questioni più dibattute in ambito di politica economica2 meditare; riflettere: I was debating with myself whether to go or not, riflettevo fra me se andare o no; He debated making a complaint, then decided against it, meditava di fare un reclamo, poi ha deciso di no; We are debating what to do, stiamo meditando sul da farsi● debating society, circolo di cultura; associazione che organizza dibattiti. -
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['æktɪv]to be active in — essere un membro attivo di [ organization]
to play an active role in sth. — avere un ruolo attivo in qcs.
to take an active interest in sth. — interessarsi attivamente a qcs
2) ling. attivo3) econ. [ trading] attivo4) inform. [ window] attivo* * *['æktiv]1) (energetic or lively; able to work etc: At seventy, he's no longer very active.) attivo2) ((busily) involved: She is an active supporter of women's rights.) attivo3) (causing an effect or effects: Yeast is an active ingredient in bread-making.) attivo4) (in force: The rule is still active.) in vigore5) ((of volcanoes) still likely to erupt.) attivo, in attività6) (of the form of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb: The dog bit the man.) attivo•- actively
- activity* * *['æktɪv]to be active in — essere un membro attivo di [ organization]
to play an active role in sth. — avere un ruolo attivo in qcs.
to take an active interest in sth. — interessarsi attivamente a qcs
2) ling. attivo3) econ. [ trading] attivo4) inform. [ window] attivo
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lively — [līv′lē] adj. livelier, liveliest [ME liflich < OE liflic: see LIFE & LY1] 1. full of life; active; vigorous 2. full of spirit; exciting; animated [a lively debate] 3. showing or inspiring liveliness; cheerful … English World dictionary
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lively */*/ — UK [ˈlaɪvlɪ] / US adjective [usually before noun] Word forms lively : adjective lively comparative livelier superlative liveliest 1) a) full of energy and enthusiasm a lively group of students b) showing a lot of intelligence and interest in… … English dictionary
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lively — [[t]la͟ɪvli[/t]] livelier, liveliest 1) ADJ GRADED You can describe someone as lively when they behave in an enthusiastic and cheerful way. She had a sweet, lively personality... Josephine was bright, lively and cheerful. Derived words:… … English dictionary
lively — adjective (livelier; est) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līflīc, from līf life Date: before 12th century 1. obsolete living 2. briskly alert and energetic ; vigorous, animated < a lively discussion > … New Collegiate Dictionary
lively — live|ly [ laıvli ] adjective usually before noun ** 1. ) full of energy and enthusiasm: a lively group of students a ) showing a lot of intelligence and interest in things: a lively and inquiring mind a lively interest/curiosity: Politicians… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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
lively — adjective 1) a lively young woman Syn: energetic, active, animated, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; informal full of beans 2) … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
lively — adjective 1) a lively young woman Syn: energetic, active, animated, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; bouncy, bubbly … Thesaurus of popular words
debate — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable ▪ growing ▪ the growing debate on school reform ▪ fierce, heated, intense … Collocations dictionary