debate
US /dɪˈbeɪt/
UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
1.
debat, perbahasan
a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward
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The candidates will participate in a televised debate tonight.
Calon-calon akan mengambil bahagian dalam debat televisyen malam ini.
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There was a heated debate about the new policy.
Terdapat perdebatan hangat mengenai dasar baharu itu.
1.
membahaskan, mendebatkan
to discuss a particular subject in a formal way
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They will debate the new law in parliament next week.
Mereka akan membahaskan undang-undang baharu di parlimen minggu depan.
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We need to debate the pros and cons of this decision.
Kita perlu membahaskan kebaikan dan keburukan keputusan ini.