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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++di·scuss /dɪˈskʌs/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] 1 DISCUSSto talk about something with another person or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something 商讨，谈论，讨论 Littman refused to discuss the case publicly. 利特曼拒绝公开讨论此案。 If you would like to discuss the matter further, please call me. 如果你想进一步讨论此事，请打电话给我。discuss something with somebody Pupils should be given time to discuss the book with their classmates. 应该给学生时间与同学讨论书中的内容。discuss what/who/where etc Your accountant will discuss with you how to complete these forms. 你的会计师会和你商量怎样填这些表格。► see thesaurus at talk RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say talk about rather than discuss: 在日常英语中,人们一般说 talk about ,而不说 discussIt’s good to be able to talk about these things. 能够谈谈这些事真好。2 DISCUSSto talk or write about something in detail and consider different ideas or opinions about it 详细阐述；论说 This topic will be discussed in Chapter 4. 该主题将在第四章进行详述。n COLLOCATIONSnounsdiscuss the question/subjectWe’d never discussed the question of having children.discuss the problemI suggested going out for a drink to discuss the problem.discuss the matter/issue formal (=discuss a subject or problem)The two leaders met to discuss the issue further.discuss a topic (=subject of general interest)I sometimes let the class choose which topic they want to discuss.discuss the situationThey held a three-hour meeting to discuss the situation.discuss a possibilityGovernment officials were seriously discussing the possibility of war.discuss a plan/ideaIt’s a good idea to discuss your plans with your parents.discuss the future of somethingHe met the chairman of Nuclear Electric to discuss the future of the nuclear generating industry.discuss the detailsLet’s get together soon to discuss the details of the trip.n GrammarComparisondiscuss• You discuss something with someone: She discussed the idea with her parents. ✗Don’t say: discuss about somethingtalk• You talk about something with someone: She talked about the idea with her parents.debate• People debate something: Congress will debate the bill.Patterns with discuss• You discuss what to do: We discussed what to pay him. • You discuss what you should do: We discussed what we should pay him.• You discuss whether to do something: The board discussed whether to go ahead with the plan.• You discuss whether you should do something: The board discussed whether they should go ahead with the plan.• You discuss how to do something: They discussed how to prevent terrorist attacks.• You discuss how you might do something: They discussed how they might prevent terrorist attacks.→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
discuss• Small groups allow people to interact, discuss and ask questions, which maximizes integration of learning.• The report will be discussed at next week's meeting.• The book discusses Columbus's voyages, including his landings in America.• Version 4. 2 offers some new editing features in addition to those discussed earlier in this chapter.• The whole family got together to discuss funeral arrangements.• Only their Gothic Romance novels are listed below; any other romance works will be discussed in the appropriate chapters.• We never discuss our financial difficulties in front of the children.• White House officials met to discuss the budget.• Typically the conciliation officer will contact each party or their representatives to discuss the case.• We pray and discuss the Lords work.• Older people are inhibited about discussing the past because they sense that no-one is interested.• The two families got together to discuss the wedding arrangements.• I visited the local teacher's centre where I discussed this self-evaluation project and other similar projects with the warden.• Don't make any plans yet - I want to discuss this with Jamie first.• We need to discuss what kind of food we want at the party.• It is worth discussing your child's needs in detail and having a few rehearsal sessions before committing yourself to a job.discuss what/who/where etc• After the first two chapters, it discusses where and how to read art criticism.• In psychotherapy we began to discuss what Charles thought and felt about his life as a whole.• It went on to discuss what form the opinion should take, including where a reservation of opinion would be required.• She hadn't wanted to discuss what had happened.• He declined to discuss what his own company might do.• The class gathers weekly to share observations and discuss what they are finding.• Then they discussed what they had in mind for the publicity.• They are planning a trip together, arranging where to meet, discussing what to bring.Origin discuss (1300-1400) Latin discussus, past participle of discutere “to shake to pieces”di·scuss verb →n GRAMMAR1 →REGISTER1
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di‧scuss S2 W1 /dɪˈskʌs/
verb [transitive]
Littman refused to discuss the case publicly.
If you would like to discuss the matter further, please call me.
discuss something with somebody
Pupils should be given time to discuss the book with their classmates.
discuss what/who/where etc
Your accountant will discuss with you how to complete these forms.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say talk about rather than discuss:
▪It’s good to be able to talk about these things.
2. to talk or write about something in detail and consider different ideas or opinions about it:
This topic will be discussed in Chapter 4.
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▪discuss the question/subject We’d never discussed the question of having children.
▪discuss the problem I suggested going out for a drink to discuss the problem.
▪discuss the matter/issue formal (=discuss a subject or problem) The two leaders met to discuss the issue further.
▪discuss a topic (=subject of general interest) I sometimes let the class choose which topic they want to discuss.
▪discuss the situation They held a three-hour meeting to discuss the situation.
▪discuss a possibility Government officials were seriously discussing the possibility of war.
▪discuss a plan/idea It’s a good idea to discuss your plans with your parents.
▪discuss the future of something He met the chairman of Nuclear Electric to discuss the future of the nuclear generating industry.
▪discuss the details Let’s get together soon to discuss the details of the trip.
■ to talk seriously
▪discuss to talk seriously about problems, ideas, or plans: They met to discuss how the building should be designed. | She refuses to discuss the matter.
▪talk something over to discuss something with someone because it will affect them, especially someone close to you: Before you accept the job, talk it over with your family. | You two need to sit down and talk things over.
▪debate to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem: The issue will be debated on Tuesday. | The UN Security Council debated whether to impose sanctions.
di‧scuss S2 W1 /dɪˈskʌs/
verb [transitive] Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: discussus, past participle of discutere 'to shake to pieces'
1. to talk about something with another person or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something:Language: Latin
Origin: discussus, past participle of discutere 'to shake to pieces'
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talk to speak in order to give information, express feelings or share ideas 指说话、讲话、谈话 ：◆ We talked on the phone for over an hour. 我们在电话里谈了一个多小时。 discuss ( to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide sthrather
指谈论、讨论、商量 ：◆ Have you discussed the problem with anyone? 你与谁商量过这个问题吗？ NOTE You cannot say 'discuss about sth'. 不能说 discuss about sth ：◆ I'm not prepared to discuss about this on the phone. speak to talk to sb about sth; to have a conversation with sb 指谈话、交谈 ：◆ I've spoken to the manager about it. 那件事我已经和经理谈过了。 ◆ 'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation )“请问苏珊在吗？” “我就是。”
talk or speak? 用 talk 还是 speak？
communicate ( to exchange information or ideas with sbrather
指与某人交流信息或意见 ：◆ We only communicate by email. 我们只通过电子邮件进行交流。 ◆ Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. 海豚用声音相互沟通。 NOTE Communicate is often used when the speaker wants to draw attention to the means of communication used.说话者要让人注意交流的方式时常用 communicate。 debate to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution （尤指正式）讨论、辩论 ：◆ Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. 政界将在本周晚些时候讨论这项议案。 consult ( to discuss sth with sb in order to get their permission for sth, or to help you make a decisionrather
指（与某人）商议、商量（以得到许可或帮助决策） ：◆ You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. 你不该不和我商量就做。
Patterns
to talk/discuss sth/speak/communicate/debate/consult with sbto talk/speak to sbto talk/speak to sb/consult sb about sthto talk/speak of sth
Saying what a text is about 描述文章的内容
◆ The book is about homeless people in the cities.这本书写的是城市中无家可归的人们。 ◆ The report deals with the issue of homelessness in London.这篇报道是关于伦敦的无家可归问题。 ◆ The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.作者讨论了无家可归者面临的种种问题。 ◆ The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.这篇文章概述了有关无家可归的种种问题。 ◆ The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.这部小说探究了无家可归者之间的友谊这个主题。 ◆ The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.第一章考察了无家可归与吸毒成瘾之间的关系。 ◆ The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.这篇论文论述了为何如此多的年轻人变得无家可归的问题。
examine to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully 指审查、调查、考查、考察 ：◆ These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. 这些观点将在第 10 章作更为详细的探讨。 analyse/analyze to examine the nature or structure of sth, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it 指分析 ：◆ The job involves gathering and analysing data. 这项工作需要搜集和分析资料。 ◆ He tried to analyse his feelings. 他试图分析自己的感情。 review to examine sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes 指复查、检讨，以做必要的修改 ：◆ The government will review the situation later in the year. 政府将在今年晚些时候重新检讨形势。 study to examine sb/sth in order to understand them or it 指研究、调查 ：◆ We will study the report carefully before making a decision. 我们将认真研究这份报告，然后再作决定。
examine or study? 用 examine 还是 study？
discuss to write or talk about sth in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it 指详述、论述 ：◆ This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. 这个主题将在下一章里详细论述。
Patterns
to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss what/how/whether… to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss the situation/evidence to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss sth carefully/critically/systematically/briefly