discuss

discuss — verb

1. to talk with another person or a group about a topic, sharing what each person t

1.動詞及物A2
釋義

to talk with another person or a group about a topic, sharing what each person thinks or feels

例句

Justin discussed his travel plans with his sister over dinner.

discuss + noun phrase + with [person]

The students discussed the homework together after class.

同義詞
  • talk about

    more general and informal; does not imply a structured exchange

  • go over

    more informal, often means reviewing details step by step

  • debate

    implies formal arguments for and against a position, often in a public setting

  • confer

    more formal, used when experts or officials consult each other

文法句型

discuss + noun phrase

discuss + wh-clause

用法筆記

Always followed directly by an object ('discuss something'). Unlike 'talk about', do not add 'about': ❌ 'discuss about'.

常見錯誤

❌We discussed about the problem.
✅We discussed the problem.
💡'discuss' is transitive and takes a direct object without 'about'.
❌Let's discuss about it later.
✅Let's discuss it later.
💡Same rule; 'about' is not needed.

2. to examine a subject thoroughly by looking at different aspects, ideas, or opini

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to examine a subject thoroughly by looking at different aspects, ideas, or opinions about it, in conversation or in writing

例句

The final chapter discusses the effects of urbanisation on public health.

discuss in academic writing context

Dr. Amani's lecture discussed the history of medicine in Southeast Asia.

同義詞
  • examine

    focuses more on careful analysis than on exchanging views

  • explore

    suggests considering possibilities or new ideas without reaching a conclusion

  • analyze

    emphasises breaking a subject into parts to understand it

  • consider

    broader; can mean thinking alone, not necessarily in conversation

反義詞
  • ignore

    to deliberately pay no attention to a subject

  • overlook

    to fail to notice or consider something

文法句型

discuss + noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in academic essays, reports, and formal meetings. The object is usually a complex topic, issue, or question that has multiple angles to consider.

常見錯誤

❌The book discusses about politics.
✅The book discusses politics.
💡Even in formal writing, 'discuss' does not take 'about'.