discuss

verb

OPAL WOPAL S

/dɪˈskʌs/

动词形式

present simple I / you / we / they discuss	/dɪˈskʌs/ /dɪˈskʌs/
he / she / it discusses	/dɪˈskʌsɪz/ /dɪˈskʌsɪz/
past simple discussed	/dɪˈskʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/
past participle discussed	/dɪˈskʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/
-ing form discussing	/dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something讨论；谈论；商量
- discuss something with somebody Have you discussed the problem with anyone?你与谁商量过这个问题吗？
- discuss something I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone.我不想在电话里谈论此事。
- to discuss the issue/matter/topic讨论这个问题/事情/话题
- to discuss a plan/proposal讨论计划/提议
- They met to discuss the possibility of working together.他们会面讨论一起工作的可能性。
- discuss when, what, etc… We need to discuss when we should go.我们需要商量一下什么时候动身。
- discuss doing something We briefly discussed buying a second car.我们草草商量过再买一辆汽车的事儿。
- discuss somebody/something doing something They discussed the whole family possibly travelling together.他们讨论了全家可能一起旅行的问题。
People sometimes say ‘discuss about something’. However, this is still considered incorrect by most people, teachers and in exams. Use discuss or have a discussion about instead: I discussed my problem with my parents. • I had a discussion about my problem with my parents. • I discussed about my problem with my parents.
Synonyms talk
talk
- discuss
- speak
- communicate
- debate
- consult
These words all mean to share news, information, ideas or feelings with another person or other people, especially by talking with them.
- talk to speak in order to give information, express feelings or share ideas:
  We talked on the phone for over an hour.我们在电话里谈了一个多小时。
- discuss (rather formal) to talk and share ideas on a subject or problem with other people, especially in order to decide something: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？
  You cannot say ‘discuss about something’: I’m not prepared to discuss about this on the phone.
- speak to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody:
  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 phone conversation)“请让苏珊接电话好吗？”“我就是。”
talk or speak?用 talk 还是 speak？Speak can suggest a more formal level of communication than talk. You speak to somebody about something to try to achieve a particular goal or to tell them to do something. You talk to somebody in order to be friendly or to ask their advice: Have you talked to your parents about the problems you’re having? • I’ve spoken to Ed about it and he’s promised not to let it happen again.
- communicate (rather formal) to exchange information or ideas with somebody:指与某人交流信息或意见：
  We only communicate by email.我们只是互通电邮。
  Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other.海豚用声音相互沟通。
  Communicate is often used when the speaker wants to draw attention to the means of communication used.
- debate to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution:
  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 (rather formal) to discuss something with somebody in order to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision: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 something/speak/communicate/debate/consult with somebody
- to talk/speak to somebody
- to talk/speak to somebody/consult somebody about something
- to talk/speak of something
- We need to discuss the situation at home.我们需要讨论一下家里的情况。
- He refused to discuss it with me.他拒绝跟我讨论这个问题。
- Ralph called a meeting to discuss how they should respond to the offer.拉尔夫召集了一次会议，讨论他们应该如何回应这个提议。
- I'd like to discuss this matter with you later.我想稍后再与你讨论这个问题。
- I wouldn't accept the job without discussing it with my family first.不先和家人商量，我是不会接受这份工作的。
- If we can get around the table to discuss the issue, maybe we can sort it out without the necessity for further court action. 如果我们能聚在一起讨论这个问题，也许我们可以解决它，而不需要进一步的法庭诉讼。
- We can discuss the details later.我们可以稍后讨论细节。
- An online forum can be used to post information, exchange ideas and discuss problems.网上论坛可以用来发布信息，交流想法，讨论问题。
- Major planning applications are discussed by the committee each month.委员会每月讨论主要的规划申请。
- Some students don't feel comfortable discussing these issues in front of their peers.有些学生在同龄人面前讨论这些问题时感到不舒服。
- She met with her coach to discuss her getting back into training. 她会见了她的教练，讨论她重返训练。
- The panel discussed all the shortlisted entries.小组讨论了所有入围作品。
- We will send you an invoice as discussed.我们将按照讨论过的那样寄给你们一张发票。
Topics Discussion and agreementa1
Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- exhaustively
- fully
- in detail
- …
verb + discuss
- convene (something) to
- meet to
- want to
- …
preposition
- with
phrases
- as discussed
- a forum to discuss something
- have something to discuss
- …
to write or talk about something in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it详述；论述
- discuss something This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter.这个题目将在下一章里详细论述。
- The author discusses the economic impact of these changes.作者讨论了这些变化的经济影响。
- discuss what, how, etc… The article discusses how teachers can use technology in their classrooms.这篇文章讨论了教师如何在课堂上使用技术。
- The novel's main theme is ‘You reap what you sow’. Discuss. (= in an essay question)这部小说的主题是“种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆”。讨论。(=在随笔题中)
Language Bank about
aboutSaying 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。
Synonyms examine
examine
- analyse
- review
- study
- discuss
These words all mean to think about, study or describe somebody/something carefully, especially in order to understand them, form an opinion of them or make a decision about them.
- examine to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully:
  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 something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it:
  The job involves gathering and analysing data.这项工作包括收集和分析资料。
  He tried to analyse his feelings.他试图分析自己的感情。
- review to examine something again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes:
  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 somebody/something in order to understand them or it:
  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？You examine something in order to understand it or to help other people understand it, for example by describing it in a book; you study something in order to understand it yourself.
- discuss to write or talk about something in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it:
  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 something carefully/critically/systematically/briefly
- Pupils should be encouraged to discuss critically the information they are given.应该鼓励学生对获得的信息进行批判性的讨论。
- The proposals have been widely discussed in the media.这些提议已经在媒体上进行了广泛讨论。
- This problem has never been discussed openly before.这个问题以前从未公开讨论过。
- She discusses this in detail in her paper.她在论文中详细讨论了这一点。
- The painting is discussed in more detail below.这幅画将在下面详细讨论。
- We've debated and discussed terrorism, war and politics.我们讨论了恐怖主义、战争和政治。
- to convene a conference to discuss the country's political future召集会议讨论国家的政治前途
- The panel will discuss the state of contemporary art.该小组将讨论当代艺术的现状。
Topics Opinion and argumenta2
Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- exhaustively
- fully
- in detail
- …
verb + discuss
- convene (something) to
- meet to
- want to
- …
preposition
- with
phrases
- as discussed
- a forum to discuss something
- have something to discuss
- …

词源late Middle English (in the sense ‘dispel, disperse’, also ‘examine by argument’): from Latin discuss- ‘dashed to pieces’, later ‘investigated’, from the verb discutere, from dis- ‘apart’ + quatere ‘shake’.