"debated" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 被争论
• 被讨论

Definition

经过仔细讨论或争论，通常有不同的强烈意见。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式或半正式场合，常形容议题或观点（如“高度被争论的话题”）。多用被动语态，表达意见分歧，而不是单纯讨论。

Examples

The topic was debated for hours in the meeting.

这个话题在会议上被**争论**了好几个小时。

Her idea was debated by the whole class.

她的想法被全班**讨论**了。

The issue is still debated today.

这个问题至今仍然被**讨论**。

Whether the new policy will work is hotly debated.

新政策是否有效是一个被**激烈争论**的问题。

His explanation was widely debated in scientific circles.

他的解释在科学界被广泛**讨论**。

The best way to solve the problem is still being debated.

解决这个问题的最佳方法仍在被**讨论**中。