英语词汇“question”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ques·tion

(kwĕschən)

A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.

a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.

b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.

a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.

b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.

4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.

5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.

v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions

v.tr.

a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).

b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.

2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.

3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.

v.intr.

To ask questions.

Idioms:

in question

Under consideration or discussion.

out of the question

Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.

[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]

question·er n.

question·ing·ly adv.

单词	question
释义	ques·tion (kwĕschən) n. 1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply. 2. a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built. b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money. 3. a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly. b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote. 4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court. 5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question. v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions v.tr. 1. a. To ask a question or questions of (someone). b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask. 2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work. 3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report. v.intr. To ask questions. *Idioms:* *in question* Under consideration or discussion. *out of the question* Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question. [Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.] question·er* n. question·ing·ly adv.
随便看	countermeasure countermine countermove countermovement counteroffensive counteroffer counterpane counterpart counterparty counterperson counterplan counterplay counterplot counterpoint counterpoise counterpose counterproductive counterproductively counterprogram counterproposal counterpunch counterpuncher Counter Reformation counterreformation counterrevolution