discussion
discussion — noun
1. an event or activity where two or more people share their thoughts, ideas, or op
an event or activity where two or more people share their thoughts, ideas, or opinions about a particular topic, often with the aim of reaching a better understanding or agreement
After the team meeting, Eve and Paloma had a lively discussion about the marketing strategy.
collocation: have a discussion / lively discussion
The class discussion on renewable energy helped the students grasp the key issues.
Mert's suggestion sparked a long discussion among the committee members before the vote.
Jack and his grandfather got into a heated discussion about how to grow tomatoes.
The manager called for an open discussion so that staff could voice their concerns freely.
- conversation
more casual and less structured; often used for informal chats rather than purposeful exchanges
- debate
more formal and structured, with opposing sides arguing for different positions
- dialogue
often implies a constructive exchange between two parties, sometimes with the goal of resolving differences
- exchange
typically shorter and less detailed than a discussion; can be a brief back-and-forth
- silence
the complete absence of talk or exchange of views
文法句型
have/hold/join + discussion
discussion + about/on/of + topic
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions 'about', 'on', or 'of' to indicate the topic. Unlike 'argument', a discussion does not necessarily involve conflict — the focus is on exchanging ideas.
常見錯誤
2. a written text or spoken presentation that explores or examines a subject thorou
a written text or spoken presentation that explores or examines a subject thoroughly, covering different aspects or arguments about it
Nikhil's article offers a thoughtful discussion of urban planning challenges in Southeast Asia.
pattern: discussion of [subject] in writing
The biology textbook includes a detailed discussion of the human circulatory system.
collocation: detailed discussion / include a discussion
Apinya attended a panel discussion on climate policy at the university conference.
Adina's thesis contains a thorough discussion of gender roles in 19th-century Japanese literature.
- analysis
focuses on breaking down the subject into components; more technical and methodical
- examination
suggests close, careful scrutiny; often used in academic titles
- treatment
emphasises how the subject is covered or handled within a work; common in book reviews
文法句型
discussion + of/on + subject
a/the + discussion + of + topic
用法筆記
Common in academic and professional contexts. Unlike Sense 1, this sense refers to a structured treatment of a topic (a chapter, article, lecture) rather than an interactive conversation between people.