| 单词 | question |
| 释义 | question —question /ˈkwes.tʃən/ noun (ASKING) A1 [C] a sentence or phrase used to find out information: » The police asked me questions all day.» Why won't you answer my question?» "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)» There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.Thesaurus+: ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity , ↑Suspecting and questioningA2 [C] in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability: » Answer/Do as many questions as you can.Thesaurus+: ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity , ↑Suspecting and questioningWord partners for question noun (ASKING)• ♯ask/♯have/♯pose a question• ♯answer/♯reply to/♯respond to a question• ♯address/♯put a question to sb• ♯avoid/♯evade a question• ♯bombard sb with questions• an ♯awkward/♯difficult/♯embarrassing/♯tough question• a question ♯about/♯on sthWord partners for question noun (PROBLEM)• ♯raise questions about sth• ♯address a question• a ♯basic/♯big/♯fundamental/♯important question• the ♯whole question of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: question, questioning–Adjectives: questionable, unquestionable–Verbs: question–Adverbs: unquestionablyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. ask/pose a question» I want to ask her a question about mobile phones.-lu. address/phrase/put a question to sb» I'd like to put a question to the professor.-lu. have a question» I have a question about the timetable.-lu. answer/reply to/respond to a question» I'm happy to answer any questions about the new computer system.-lu. evade a question» She tried to evade questions about her private life.-lu. bombard sb with questions» They bombarded us with questions.-lu. fire questions at sb» Journalists were firing questions at the police officers.-lu. call sth into question» This violence calls the future of the peace talks into question.-lu. raise a question (about sth)» His personal problems have raised questions about his ability to run the country.-lu. sth begs a question» This article begs the question of whether religion has any relevance in the modern world.-lu. a question arises» The question arises whether he intended to use the weapons.-lu. address a question» We have to address the question of the best way to tackle homelessness.-lu. do a question» I did the question about Chaucer.–Adjectives-lu. a basic/fundamental question» We have to address the fundamental question of who owns the land.-lu. a big/important question» The big question is whether we can survive the recession.-lu. a good/interesting question» Who's paying for this? That's a good question!-lu. an awkward/difficult/embarrassing/hard/leading/pointed/tough/tricky question» They asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from.-lu. a direct/easy/simple question» We had to answer a few simple maths questions.-lu. an unanswered question» The big unanswered question is who killed the nanny.-lu. the whole question» The exhibition deals with the whole question of artistic liberty.-lu. a hypothetical/rhetorical question» We considered the hypothetical question of what we would do if we thought a friend was stealing.–Types-lu. an exam/multiple-choice question» We had to answer some multiple-choice questions.–Prepositions-lu. a question about/regarding sth» He does not like questions about his private life.-lu. beyond question» Her sincerity is beyond question.-lu. a question for sb» That is a question for the experts.-lu. the [person/thing]in question» The man in question is six feet tall with ginger hair.-lu. a question of sth/doing sth» Losing weight is just a question of healthy eating.-lu. without question» He is, without question, one of the cleverest men I know.–Phrases-lu. there's no question (that /of...)» There's no question that she will be invited.-lu. open to question» Whether the new racket has benefited his game is open to question.-lu. out of the question» A foreign holiday is out of the question this year.-lu. put/raise a question mark over sth» This scandal puts a question mark over the whole operation.• • • Extra Examples:» She adroitly avoided the question.» She asked the question expecting an affirmative.» I'm afraid you've completely misunderstood the question.» I don't think that question is relevant, counselor.» You can find the answer to almost any question in cyberspace.noun (PROBLEM) B2 [C] any matter that needs to be dealt with or considered: » This raises the question of teacher pay.» What are your views on the Northern Irish question?Thesaurus+: ↑Topics and areas of interestB2 [U] doubt or confusion: » There's no question about (= it is certain) whose fault it is.» Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).» Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it).» There's no question that he's guilty.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievablesb/sth in question C2 FORMALF0 the person or thing that is being discussed: » I stayed at home on the night in question.Thesaurus+: ↑Topics and areas of interestWord partners for question noun (ASKING)• ♯ask/♯have/♯pose a question• ♯answer/♯reply to/♯respond to a question• ♯address/♯put a question to sb• ♯avoid/♯evade a question• ♯bombard sb with questions• an ♯awkward/♯difficult/♯embarrassing/♯tough question• a question ♯about/♯on sthWord partners for question noun (PROBLEM)• ♯raise questions about sth• ♯address a question• a ♯basic/♯big/♯fundamental/♯important question• the ♯whole question of sth• • • Extra Examples:» The question of security is high on the agenda for this afternoon's meeting.» The committee has deliberated the question at great length.» There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.» Both projects are on ice until the question of funding is resolved.» Leaving aside the question of cost, how many people do we need on the job?verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for question B2 to ask a person about something, especially officially: » Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary.» 68 percent of those questioned in the poll thought noise levels had increased.Thesaurus+: ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity , ↑Suspecting and questioningB2 to express doubts about the value or truth of something: » I questioned the wisdom of taking so many pills.» [+ question word] Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival.» She gave me a questioning look (= as if she wanted an answer from me).Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑CuriosityWord Builder:–Nouns: question, questioning–Adjectives: questionable, unquestionable–Verbs: question–Adverbs: unquestionably• • • Extra Examples:» All my attempts to question the authorities on the subject were met by evasion and prevarication.» Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.» A man is being questioned in relation to the attempted murder last night.» Under a quarter of people questioned said that they were happily married.» When questioned on TV, the minister retracted his allegations. |
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