discussion

discussion — 名詞

1. an event or activity where two or more people share their thoughts, ideas, or op

1.名詞A2
釋義

討論

人們交換想法或意見的活動

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

例句

After the team meeting, Eve and Paloma had a lively discussion about the marketing strategy.

團隊會議結束後，Eve 和 Paloma 針對行銷策略進行了熱烈的討論。

collocation: have a discussion / lively discussion

The class discussion on renewable energy helped the students grasp the key issues.

關於再生能源的課堂討論幫助學生們掌握了關鍵議題。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

❌We had a discussion for the new policy.
✅We had a discussion about the new policy.
💡Use 'about', 'on', or 'over' to indicate the topic, not 'for'.
❌I had a discussion with my boss of my salary.
✅I had a discussion with my boss about my salary.
💡'Discussion of something' is possible but 'discussion about something' is more common in everyday speech.

2. a written text or spoken presentation that explores or examines a subject thorou

2.名詞B2
釋義

探討；論述

對某主題深入分析的文章或演說

a written text or spoken presentation that explores or examines a subject thoroughly, covering different aspects or arguments about it

例句

Nikhil's article offers a thoughtful discussion of urban planning challenges in Southeast Asia.

Nikhil 的文章對東南亞的城市規劃挑戰提供了深入的探討。

pattern: discussion of [subject] in writing

The biology textbook includes a detailed discussion of the human circulatory system.

這本生物教科書包含對人體循環系統的詳細論述。

collocation: detailed discussion / include a discussion

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌I wrote a discussion for my final exam.
✅I wrote a discussion of Gothic architecture for my final exam.
💡In this sense, the topic must be stated explicitly. Use 'discussion of' or 'discussion on' to introduce the subject.
❌The book contains a discussion.
✅The book contains a discussion of post-war economics.
💡Without specifying the subject, the sentence feels incomplete in this formal sense.