| 单词 | issue |
| 释义 | issue —issue /ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/ noun [C] (PRODUCT) B2 a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine: » There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue.» An old issue of 'Homes and Gardens' lay on the table.Thesaurus+: ↑Newspapers and magazinesF0 An issue of shares is a time when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some. Thesaurus+: ↑Financial investments and the stock marketWord partners for issue noun• a ♯fundamental/♯important/♯key/♯major issue• a ♯contentious/♯controversial/♯complex/♯thorny issue• the ♯central/♯main issue• ♯address/♯resolve/♯tackle an issue• ♯discuss/♯raise an issue• an issue ♯arises• the issues ♯affecting/♯concerning/♯facing sb• the issue ♯of sthnoun [C] (SUBJECT) B1 a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: » environmental/ethical/personal issues» As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.» Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).Thesaurus+: ↑Topics and areas of interestat issueC2 most important in what is being discussed: » The point at issue is what is best for the child.Thesaurus+: ↑Debate and discussionThesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentmake an issue of sth DISAPPROVINGF0 to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it: » Of course I'll help you, there's no need to make an issue of it.Thesaurus+: ↑Complainingtake issue with sth C1 FORMALF0 to disagree strongly: » I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguing and disagreeinghave issues (with sb/sth)F0 to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something: » All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.» Anna has major issues with her employer.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguing and disagreeingWord partners for issue noun• a ♯fundamental/♯important/♯key/♯major issue• a ♯contentious/♯controversial/♯complex/♯thorny issue• the ♯central/♯main issue• ♯address/♯resolve/♯tackle an issue• ♯discuss/♯raise an issue• an issue ♯arises• the issues ♯affecting/♯concerning/♯facing sb• the issue ♯of sthCollocations:–Types-lu. cultural/domestic/economic/environmental/ethical/legal/moral/political/social/technical issue» He writes about environmental issues.-lu. health/human rights/safety/security/women's issue» She's responsible for safety issues in the company.-lu. a campaign/policy issue» Housing was one of their main campaign issues.-lu. a global/local/national/regional issue» The new road is a sensitive local issue.–Adjectives-lu. a contentious/controversial/delicate/divisive/explosive/sensitive/thorny issue» I need to talk to you about a rather delicate issue.-lu. a big/burning/complex/difficult/interesting/major/serious/weighty issue» Homelessness raises some very complex issues.-lu. a basic/central/core/critical/crucial/fundamental/important/key issue» The fundamental issue is that women are being paid less than men.-lu. an immediate/pressing/topical issue» Land reform is a pressing issue in this country.-lu. the real issue» The real issue is the control of oil supplies.-lu. the broader/wider issue» Lack of qualifications is just part of the wider issue of equipping young people for work.-lu. a single/the whole issue» The whole issue of adoption seems to be fraught with difficulty.–Verbs-lu. discuss/highlight/look at/raise/talk about/take up an issue» This tragedy has highlighted the issue of racism in schools.-lu. address/resolve/tackle an issue» The government has promised to address the issue of housing shortages.-lu. arise as/become/emerge as an issue» Waste management is likely to become an important issue.-lu. avoid/evade an issue» He tried to avoid the issue of payment.-lu. make an issue of sth» His criticism upset me, but I didn't want to make an issue of it.-lu. be an issue» Money is not an issue for them.-lu. force the issue» I would have liked my daughter to go to university, but I didn't want to force the issue.-lu. explain/understand an issue» He explained all the issues surrounding her drug addiction.-lu. the issues involved in/related to/surrounding sth» They discussed various issues related to the single currency.-lu. the issues affecting/concerning/facing sb/sth» Drought is just one of the issues affecting the area.–Prepositions-lu. the issue of sth» The issue of pay is their main concern.-lu. (be) at issue» The ownership of the property is at issue.-lu. (be) an issue for sb» Childcare is an issue for these women.-lu. the issues around sth» We explored the issues around depression.–Nouns-lu. a number/range of issues» We discussed a number of issues.-lu. an issue of concern» Truanting has become an issue of concern.• • • Extra Examples:» The party is divided over the issue of capital punishment.» Animal experimentation is a highly emotive issue.» We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.» They launched a vehement attack on the government's handling of environmental issues.» Staffing is still a relatively unimportant issue compared to the other problems that we're encountering.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for issue ► C2 to produce or provide something official: » The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.» The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying• • • Extra Examples:» Police have issued an Identikit of the man they want to question.» The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.» He started issuing peremptory instructions.» He will be issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.» The company has been forced to issue a statement about yesterday's accident. |
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