| 单词 | issue |
| 释义 | noun | verb issueissue1 /ˈɪʃu/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun 1SUBJECT/PROBLEM [countable] a subject or problem that people discuss, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people: Racial discrimination is a sensitive issue.the issue of something Lawmakers continue to discuss the issue of illegal immigration. I’ve already raised the issue with my teacher (=started a discussion about a subject or problem). The economy is the key issue in the election campaign (=most important issue). Kids today face a whole range of complicated issues.► see thesaurus at subject12MAGAZINE [countable] a magazine or newspaper printed for a particular day, week, or month: issue of He was reading an issue of National Geographic.the latest/most recent/current issue Have you seen the latest issue of Time?3make an issue (out) of something to argue about something, especially in a way that annoys other people because they do not think it is important: Don’t make an issue out of something so unimportant.4something is not the/an issue (for somebody) used to say that something is not the problem or subject that is most important to you: The cost is not the issue – it’s the quality of his work.5take issue with somebody/something formal to disagree or argue with someone about something SYN disagree: I take issue with his analysis of the problem.6at issue formal if something is at issue, there is disagreement about it and it is being discussed: At issue are the moral questions raised by cloning.7have issues (with somebody/something) informal a)to have problems dealing with something because of something that happened in your past: She was overweight as a teenager and still has issues with her body. b)to not agree with someone or something: I have issues with Mark.8SET OF THINGS FOR SALE [countable] a new set of something such as stocks or stamps, made available for people to buy: The company is offering a new issue of bonds.9ACT OF GIVING something [uncountable] the act of officially giving someone something to use SYN issuance[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French issir to come out, go out, from Latin exire, from ire to go] → see also die without issue at die1 (16), -issueCOLLOCATIONSverbsraise an issue formal (also bring up an issue) (=say an issue should be discussed) Some important issues were raised at the meeting.discuss/debate an issue They met to discuss the issue of working conditions at the factory.deal with an issue (also tackle an issue, address an issue formal) How will the school address the issue of bullying?decide/settle/resolve an issue (=solve it) The issue was settled after some tough negotiations.focus on an issue Lawmakers should be focusing on economic issues.face an issue (=accept that an issue exists and deal with it) Politicians seem to be reluctant to face the issue.avoid/evade an issue (also dodge/duck an issue informal) (=avoid discussing an issue) There is no point in evading the issue any longer.become an issue A lot of expensive problems came up unexpectedly, and cost became a big issue.confuse/cloud/muddy the issue (=make an issue more difficult to understand or deal with than it needs to be) You shouldn't let your feelings cloud the issue.highlight an issue (=bring attention to it) The president used his speech to highlight the issue of global warming.an issue comes up (also an issue arises formal) (=people started to discuss it) The issue arose during a meeting of the Budget Committee.an issue involves/concerns something Another issue concerns the methods used by police to control crowds.an issue faces/confronts somebody High college tuition is just one of many issues facing students today.an issue affects/impacts somebody/something It's important to understand the issues that directly affect your life.issues surround something This chapter discusses the ethical issues surrounding genetic engineering.adjectivesa political/social/economic etc. issue They discussed a number of political issues.a moral issue The novel explores the social and moral issues involved in an arranged marriage.an important issue The committee met several times to discuss important issues.a major/big issue (also a key/critical/crucial issue formal) (=very important) For me, the big issue is cost.a difficult/complex issue He was able to grasp complex issues quickly.a controversial/sensitive issue (=causing strong feelings and arguments) Abortion is a controversial issue.a thorny issue (also a vexed issue formal) (=a difficult one that causes disagreement) Illegal immigration is always a thorny issue.a hot-button issue (also an explosive issue) (=a difficult issue that makes people upset and angry) In the U.S., gun control can be an explosive issue.a burning/pressing issue (=a very important issue that needs to be dealt with quickly) Understanding how the disease is transmitted is a burning issue for researchers.wider/broader issues (=more general issues, that affect more people or things) The question of health care raises much wider issues.a topical issue (=an issue that is important at the present time) The magazine discusses topical issues in science.a fundamental issue (=a basic and important issue) Decisions still need to be made about some fundamental issues.the underlying issue (=the cause, or a more important problem that is related to something) This research explores some of the underlying issues related to high unemployment.an unresolved issue (=that has not been dealt with) A number of unresolved issues remain before the treaty can be signed.nouns + issuea policy issue The two candidates disagree on many important foreign policy issues.a health issue AIDS continues to be a major health issue in parts of Africa.a security issue The conference will focus on regional security issues. noun | verb issueissue2 ●●○ S3 W3 AWL verb [transitive] 1to officially make a statement, give an order, warning, etc.: a warning issued by the Surgeon General The State Department will issue a statement at noon.2to officially provide something for each member of a group: issue somebody something Every soldier is issued a rifle.issue somebody with something Visitors to the factory are issued with identity cards.3to officially produce something such as new stamps, coins, or stocks and make them available for people to buyissue forth phrasal verb formal or literary to come out of a placeissue from phrasal verb formal if something issues from a place or thing, it comes out of it: Smoke issued from the 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