question

ask, demand, inquire, question

problem, question, issue, matter

名词 question:

1. an instance of questioning
   同义词：inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation
2. the subject matter at issue
   同义词：head
3. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
   同义词：interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
4. uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something
   同义词：doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness
5. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
   同义词：motion
6. an informal reference to a marriage proposal

动词 question:

1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
   同义词：oppugn, call into question
2. pose a series of questions to
   同义词：interrogate
3. pose a question
   同义词：query
4. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
   同义词：interview
5. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
   同义词：wonder

1. A new bicycle is out of the question we can't afford it.
   买新自行车的事谈不到－－我们买不起
2. She is so talented that her success can only be a question of time.
   她才华横溢，事业成功只是时间问题。
3. I would never question his honesty.
   我对他的诚实绝不怀疑。
4. May I ask a question?
   我可以问一个问题吗？

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 ask
To 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

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]

【引伸】
ques.tioner
n.（名词）
ques.tioningly
adv.（副词）