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    debate

    US / dɪˈbet/

    ・

    UK /dɪ'beɪt/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)General public discussion of a topic
    The debate of the day is which came first, the chicken or the egg
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To consider options before making a decision
    We need to debate the best way to meet the boss’s goals
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To take part in a formal discussion
    Our team can debate any topic very well, we almost always win
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
    The debate will be held on Saturday

    Video subtitles

    What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change

    04:55What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change
    • The science is not "settled." The debate is not over. The climate is always changing.

      The science is not "settled." The debate is not over. The climate is always changing.

    • The debate is not over.

      The debate is not over.

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • DEBATE.

      DEBATE.

    • PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON

      PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON

    B1

    Altman joins Microsoft. 500+ OpenAI employees threaten to quit over his firing

    06:43Altman joins Microsoft. 500+ OpenAI employees threaten to quit over his firing
    • They're all just a handful of companies really running the AI debate I guess, in terms of a few companies that lead the way.

      They're all just a handful of companies really running the AI debate I guess, in terms of a few companies that lead the way.

    • running the AI debate,

      running the AI debate,

    A2

    Should You Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering a House?

    02:46Should You Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering a House?
    • It's the great shoe debate.

      It's the great shoe debate.

    B1

    Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

    05:02Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?
    • Now, Cracker Barrel's new meatless sausage patty is creating quite the online debate.

      Now, Cracker Barrel's new meatless sausage patty is creating quite the online debate.

    • is creating quite the online debate.

      is creating quite the online debate.

    B2

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • And on social media, the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.

      And on social media, the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.

    • the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.

      the uniqueness of the shoe's design has sparked debate.

    B2

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • So click here to check out the video where I debate that exact premise.

      So click here to check out the video where I debate that exact premise.

    • where I debate that exact premise.

      where I debate that exact premise.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • I'm Lester Holt, and welcome to the first Democratic debate in the 2020 race for president.

      I'm Lester Holt, and welcome to the first Democratic debate in the 2020 race for president.

    • OF THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC DEBATE

      OF THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC DEBATE

    B1

    The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious

    02:16The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious
    • Like a good slice, the origin of pizza itself is thick with the cheese of mystery, rich with the sauce of debate.

      Like a good slice, the origin of pizza itself is thick with the cheese of mystery, rich with the sauce of debate.

    • rich with the sauce of debate.

      rich with the sauce of debate.

    B1

    Why Does the U.S. Support and Fund Israel So Much? | WSJ

    08:52Why Does the U.S. Support and Fund Israel So Much? | WSJ
    • Just the fact that the Senate is now forced to debate this issue publicly really shows that there's a changing tide.

      Just the fact that the Senate is now forced to debate this issue publicly really shows that there's a changing tide.

    • to debate this issue publicly really shows

      to debate this issue publicly really shows

    B1