辩论biànlùn彼此用一定的理由来说明自己对事物或问题的见解,揭露对方的矛盾,以便最后得到正确的认识或共同的意见{(of both sides) present reasons for and against an issue or problem, and prove the weaknesses of the other side in order to reach a correct or common understanding; argue; debate}: ～会{debate}|他们为历史分期问题～不休。{They argued time and again over the definition of historical periods.}