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discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/

A conversation or debate about a specific topic where people share different ideas or opinions. It is often used to reach a decision, solve a problem, or exchange information between two or more people.

例文

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1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

3

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

語族

名詞
discussion
Verb
discuss
形容詞
discussable
関連
discusser
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

クイックテスト

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

正解!

正解は: discussion

例文

1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

everyday

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

formal

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

3

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

informal

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

4

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

academic

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

5

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

business

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

語族

名詞
discussion
Verb
discuss
形容詞
discussable
関連
discusser

よく使う組み合わせ

have a discussion have a discussion
hold a discussion hold a discussion
heated discussion heated discussion
group discussion group discussion
detailed discussion detailed discussion

よく使うフレーズ

under discussion

currently being talked about

open to discussion

available to be talked about or changed

a matter for discussion

something that needs to be talked about

よく混同される語

discussion vs argument

A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.

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使い方のコツ

The noun 'discussion' is frequently followed by the prepositions 'about' or 'on'. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a discussion' or 'many discussions'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'discuss about the problem' (verb), which is incorrect; however, it is perfectly correct to say 'have a discussion about the problem' (noun).

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

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語源

From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.

文法パターン

Countable noun: discussion / discussions Commonly used with the verb 'have' Followed by 'about' + noun or 'on' + noun
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, a 'group discussion' is a standard way to reach a democratic decision in schools and workplaces.

クイックテスト

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

正解!

正解は: discussion

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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