ques.tion
n.Abbr. q.,qn.,qu.,ques.(名词)缩写 q.,qn.,qu.,ques.
An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply.问题:征求或要求回答的询问的词句An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture.疑问句:质问性的句子、词组或手势A subject or point open to controversy; an issue.争论点:掀起争论的主题或观点;争端A difficult matter; a problem:困难的事情;问题:例句:a question of ethics.道德问题
A point or subject under discussion or consideration.论点:在讨论或考虑中的观点或主题
A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.提议:由一会议提交考虑的建议The act of bringing a proposal to vote.付请表决:提议表决的行为Uncertainty; doubt:不确定;怀疑:例句:There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.对这企业的合法性没有任何怀疑
v.(动词)ques.tioned,ques.tion.ing,ques.tions v.tr.(及物动词)To put a question to.See Synonyms at ask 对…提问参见 askTo examine (a witness, for example) by questioning; interrogate.审问:通过提问检查(如证词);审问To express doubt about; dispute.对…表示怀疑;争论To analyze; examine.分析;检查v.intr.(不及物动词)To ask questions.询问:问问题
<习惯用语>out of the question
Not worth considering; impossible:不值得考虑;不可能:例句:Starting over is out of the question.从头开始是不可能的
习惯用语>来源:Middle English 中古英语 from Old French [legal inquiry] 源自 古法语 [法律调查] from Latin quaestiô quaestiôn- 源自 拉丁语 quaestiô quaestiôn- from *quaestus [past participle of] quaerere [to ask, seek] 源自 *quaestus [] quaerere的过去分词 [询问,追寻]
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ques.tioner
n.(名词)ques.tioningly
adv.(副词)