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dispute
v
|dɪˈspju:t|
to question whether sth is true and valid 对…提出质询；对…表示异议（或怀疑）
[动词 + 名词短语]
These figures have been disputed.
有人对这些数字提出了质疑。
to dispute a decision/claim
对某项决定 / 权利要求提出异议
The family wanted to dispute the will.
家属想对遗嘱提出质疑。
[动词 (+ that从句)]
No one is disputing that there is a problem.
没有人否认现在存在着问题。
[also 动词 + wh-从句]
to argue or disagree strongly with sb about sth, especially about who owns sth 争论；辩论；争执
[动词 + 名词短语]
disputed territory
有争议的领土
The issue remains hotly disputed .
这个问题至今仍在激烈地辩论中。
[also 单独使用的动词]
[动词 + 名词短语] to fight to get control of sth or to win sth 争夺；竞争
On the last lap three runners were disputing the lead.
在最后一圈，三名赛跑者在争夺领先地位。
n
|dɪˈspju:t; ˈdɪspju:t|
[可数名词, 不可数名词] ~ (between A and B) | ~ (over/about sth) an argument or a disagreement between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject where there is disagreement 争论；辩论；争端；纠纷
a dispute between the two countries about the border
两国间的边界争端
the latest dispute over fishing rights
最近关于捕鱼权的争端
industrial/pay disputes
劳资 / 工资纠纷
The union is in dispute with management over working hours.
工会与资方在工作时间上发生纠纷。
The cause of the accident was still in dispute (= being argued about) .
事故的原因仍在争议之中。
The matter was settled beyond dispute by the court judgment (= it could no longer be argued about) .
此问题已由法庭判决，不容争辩。
His theories are open to dispute (= can be disagreed with) .
他的理论值得商榷。
debate
v
|dɪˈbeɪt|
to discuss sth, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution （尤指正式）讨论，辩论
discuss
[动词 + 名词短语]
Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.
政界将在本周晚些时候讨论这个议案。
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists.
关于宇宙起源问题，科学家仍进行着激烈辩论。
[动词 + wh-从句]
The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16.
委员会将讨论是否将参加俱乐部的年龄限制放宽到16岁。
[also 单独使用的动词]
~ (with yourself) to think carefully about sth before making a decision 仔细考虑；思考；盘算
She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone.
她仔细琢磨了一会儿，然后拿起了电话。
[动词 + wh-从句]
We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter.
我们盘算着今年冬天是否去滑雪。
n
[可数名词, 不可数名词] ~ (on/about/over sth)
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue. （在公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论
a debate on abortion
关于堕胎的辩论
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak) .
部长在辩论时率先发言。
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote.
辩论中的动议已付诸表决。
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.
经过长时间辩论，国会通过了这项提议。
an argument or discussion expressing different opinions （各自发表不同意见的）争论，辩论，讨论
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate
激烈的 / 广泛的 / 热烈的争论
the current debate about tax
目前关于税收的讨论
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare.
人们对儿童保育问题议论纷纷。
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet) .
他是否罪有应得还有待于讨论。
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate.
剧院的前途是一个颇有争议的问题。
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peruse
|pəˈru:z|
（注意读音，不是per use）
[动词 + 名词短语] (humorous) to read sth, especially in a careful way 细读；研读
A copy of the report is available for you to peruse at your leisure.
现有一份报告，供你闲暇时细读。
[派生词]
perusal
|pəˈru:zl|
noun
[不可数名词, 单数]The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
合同是仔细阅读以后才签署的。
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elevate
|ˈelɪveɪt|
[动词 + 名词短语]
~ sb/sth (to sth) | ~ sth (into sth) (formal) to give sb/sth a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve 提拔，晋升，提升（到不应有的位置）
raise, promote
He elevated many of his friends to powerful positions within the government.
他将许多朋友都提拔到政府部门的要职上。
It was an attempt to elevate football to a subject worthy of serious study.
这是试图将足球拔高成一门学科来进行严肃的研究。
(technical 术语,or formal) to lift sth up or put sth in a higher position 举起；抬起
It is important that the injured leg should be elevated.
将受伤的腿抬高是很重要的。
(technical 术语) to make the level of sth increase 提高；使升高
Smoking often elevates blood pressure.
抽烟常常使血压升高。
(formal) to improve a person's mood, so that they feel happy 使情绪高昂；使精神振奋；使兴高采烈
The song never failed to elevate his spirits.
这首歌总使他精神振奋。
