An intense debate is going on within the government.政府内部发生了激烈的争论。

There has been a lot of debate about this.关于这一点存在许多争议。

Which of them has more musical talent is open to debate.他们中间哪一个更有音乐天赋, 仍然存在争议。

Whether this is an asset or a liability remains open to debate.这究竟是财富还是累赘, 仍然有待讨论。

There are expected to be some heated debates in parliament over the next few days.预计议会在接下来几天将会展开热烈的讨论。

a parliamentary debate on defence spending议会关于国防开支的讨论

We're having a debate on the motion that Christopher Columbus should have stayed at home.有动议称克里斯托弗•哥伦布本应留在国内, 我们正在就此展开讨论。

The United Nations will debate the issue today.联合国今天将就这一议题进行辩论。

The causes of anorexia are much debated.厌食症的起因广受争议。

We are debating what car to buy.我们正在仔细考虑买哪种车。

While I was debating what to do, the phone rang.当我盘算要做什么的时候, 电话铃响了。

I debated going back inside.我琢磨着回屋里去。

He turned round, debating whether to go back.他转过身, 反复考虑着是否要回去。

Taggart debated whether to have yet another double vodka.塔格特琢磨着是否再来一杯双份伏特加。