di‧scus‧sion S2 W1 / dɪskʌʃ ə n / 名词 [可数和不可数名词]

1 when you discuss something :

class discussions

the topics suggested for discussion

discussion of

the discussion of important issues

discussion about

high-level discussions about trade and commerce

discussion with

The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government.

We have had discussions about her legal situation.

under discussion (= being discussed )

The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.

2 a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about it

discussion of

the report’s discussion of the legislation

THESAURUS

discussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it : After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue. | This led to a discussion of our favourite books. | There are several projects under discussion (= being discussed ) .

debate discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something : There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power. | The student union is holding a debate on immigration.

talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc : the Arab-Israeli peace talks | The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring. | Bilateral talks (= between two groups or countries ) on refugees took place in November.

negotiations official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something : The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute. | International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.

conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization : an international conference on nuclear physics | the Labour Party conference

consultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions : The govenment promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport. | The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.