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question noun
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A1 [ C ] a sentence or phrase used to find out information
問題
The police asked me questions all day.
警察盤問了我一整天。
Why won't you answer my question?
你為什么不回答我的問題？
"So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)
“那么丟失的錢在哪兒呢？”“問得好。”
There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.
演講結(jié)束前有一段問答時(shí)間。
A2 [ C ] in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability
試題，題目
Answer/Do as many questions as you can.
盡可能多做些題目。
更多范例減少例句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.
question noun
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B2 [ C ] any matter that needs to be dealt with or considered
問題，事情
This raises the question of teacher pay.
這引出了關(guān)于教師薪水的問題。
What are your views on the climate change question?
你對氣候變遷問題有什么看法？
B2 [ U ] doubt or confusion
懷疑，疑惑，疑問
There's no question about (= it is certain) whose fault it is.
關(guān)于過錯(cuò)在誰這一點(diǎn)毫無疑問。
Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).
人們懷疑孩子們是否書讀得少了。
Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it).
她的忠誠不容置疑。
There's no question that he's guilty.
毫無疑問他是有罪的。
?someone/something in question C2 formal
the person or thing that is being discussed: I stayed at home on the night in question.
那個(gè)晚上我在家里呆著沒出去。
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更多范例減少例句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?
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QuestionsA question is anything we write or say which requires a response. In writing, questions are usually followed by a question mark: …
Responding to wh-questionsWh-questions ask for information and we do not expect a yes-no answer to a wh-question. We expect an answer which gives information: …
Adding emphasis to wh-questionsWe can add emphasis to wh-questions in speaking by stressing the auxiliary verb do. We usually do this when we have not already received the information that we expected from an earlier question, or to show strong interest. …
Negative wh-questionsWhen we ask negative wh-questions, we use the auxiliary verb do when there is no other auxiliary or modal verb, even when the wh-word is the subject of the clause: …
Adding a wh-word at the end of a statement to make a questionIn speaking, we can sometimes turn wh-questions into statement questions: …
Intonation and wh-questionsThe intonation of wh-questions is normally falling. The falling intonation is on the most important syllable: …
Prepositions and particles with wh-questionsWe can use wh-words and phrases after prepositions in more formal questions: …
Questions: alternative questions (Is it black or grey?)An alternative question gives a choice of two or more answers in the question and includes or: …
Forming alternative questionsWe usually form alternative questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Different types of alternative questionWe can also ask alternative questions using or not? This is a very direct question and sometimes it can express annoyance or impatience: …
Reduced alternative questions (tea or coffee?)Sometimes in informal speaking, we make alternative questions shorter by just saying the alternatives: …
Responding to alternative questionsWe can answer an alternative question in different ways, but we do not normally answer yes: …
Questions: echo and checking questionsWe use echo questions to repeat part of what we have just heard when we don’t fully understand or when we want to confirm what we have heard. We use rising or fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: follow-up questionsIn conversation, we often ask short questions about something that somebody else has just said. There are a number of types. …
Questions: statement questions (you’re over 18?)We can use statements (declaratives) to ask yes-no questions. In writing we know they are questions because they have question marks. In speaking we know they are questions because of the context, and often because of their intonation: …
Questions: two-step questionsIn speaking, we sometimes ask two questions together. The first question is just an introduction for the listener. We use these especially when we don’t want to be too direct: …
Two-step yes-no questionsWe sometimes use yes-no questions one after the other. The first question is an introduction to the topic and the speaker usually knows the answer. The second question is more specific. …
Pre-questions in two-step questionsSometimes we ask if we can ask a question. This is very polite: …
Two-step questions that suggest the answerWe also use two-step questions to first ask a question and then suggest an answer with a rising or fall-rising intonation. The speaker is quite sure of the answer and wants the listener to confirm it: …
Questions: interrogative pronouns (what, who)We use interrogative pronouns to ask questions. They are: who, which, whom, what and whose. These are also known as wh-words. Questions using these are called wh-questions: …
Questions: yes-no questions (Are you feeling cold?)Questions that need either a yes or a no answer are called yes-no questions: …
Interrogative pronouns: usesWe use who and whom on their own: …
Questions: short formsIn informal situations, especially in speaking, we can reduce questions rather than using complete clauses. Short questions can be clauses, phrases or even single words: …
Questions: typical errorsIn wh-questions, the word order changes from subject + (auxiliary/modal) + main verb to wh-word + auxiliary/modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Forming yes-no questionsWe form yes-no questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Responding to yes-no questionsOther ways of saying yes and no include yeah, yep, mm, okay, and nah, nope. These are informal: …
Negative yes-no questionsWe usually use negative yes-no questions to check or confirm something we believe or expect to be the case, or when we consider that something is the best thing to do: …
Intonation and yes-no questionsThe intonation of yes-no questions is normally either rising [ri↗sing arrow] or fall-rising [dow↘n u↗p arrow] intonation depending on the meaning. If we do not know the answer, we use rising intonation. If we more or less know the answer and are looking for confirmation, we use fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: wh-questionsWh-questions begin with what, when, where, who, whom, which, whose, why and how. We use them to ask for information. The answer cannot be yes or no: …
Forming wh-questionsWe usually form wh-questions with wh- + an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with wh- + a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
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B2 to ask a person about something, especially officially
問，盤問，審問
Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary.
警方昨天就盜竊案審問了幾個(gè)人。
68 percent of those questioned in the poll thought noise levels had increased.
在這次民意測驗(yàn)中有68%受訪者認(rèn)為噪音增大了。
B2 to express doubts about the value or truth of something
懷疑
I questioned the wisdom of taking so many pills.
我懷疑吃這么多藥丸是否明智。
[ + question word ] Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival.
一項(xiàng)研究的結(jié)果對使用該藥進(jìn)行治療是否真的提高了病人存活率提出了質(zhì)疑。
She gave me a questioning look (= as if she wanted an answer from me).
她用詢問的目光看了我一眼。
更多范例減少例句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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You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
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But the central question surrounding bower birds was the purpose of the bowers.
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But the question regarding whether such a prayer can be impetratory still remains.
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Because we did not tell the control group participants the form that the comprehension questions would take, this reviewer's point remains a possibility.
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Yet important normative questions have remained about the policies a liberal state should adopt toward religion.
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What this protective attribute is relates to the second question, that of what mechanisms underlie the protective effect.
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A1 [ C ] a sentence or phrase used to find out information: ask someone a question The police asked me questions all day.answer a question Why won't you answer my question?that is a good question "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)question-and-answer session There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.
A2 [ C ] in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability: answer/do a question Answer/Do as many questions as you can.
More examplesFewer examplesShe 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.
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ply someone with something
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B2 [ C ] any matter that needs to be dealt with or considered: raise the question of This raises the question of teacher pay. What are your views on the climate change question?
B2 [ U ] doubt or confusion: question about There's no question about (= it is certain) whose fault it is.open to question Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).beyond question Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it). There's no question that he's guilty.
?someone/something in question C2 formal
the person or thing that is being discussed: I stayed home on the night in question.
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More examplesFewer examplesThe 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?
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QuestionsA question is anything we write or say which requires a response. In writing, questions are usually followed by a question mark: …
Responding to wh-questionsWh-questions ask for information and we do not expect a yes-no answer to a wh-question. We expect an answer which gives information: …
Adding emphasis to wh-questionsWe can add emphasis to wh-questions in speaking by stressing the auxiliary verb do. We usually do this when we have not already received the information that we expected from an earlier question, or to show strong interest. …
Negative wh-questionsWhen we ask negative wh-questions, we use the auxiliary verb do when there is no other auxiliary or modal verb, even when the wh-word is the subject of the clause: …
Adding a wh-word at the end of a statement to make a questionIn speaking, we can sometimes turn wh-questions into statement questions: …
Intonation and wh-questionsThe intonation of wh-questions is normally falling. The falling intonation is on the most important syllable: …
Prepositions and particles with wh-questionsWe can use wh-words and phrases after prepositions in more formal questions: …
Questions: alternative questions (Is it black or grey?)An alternative question gives a choice of two or more answers in the question and includes or: …
Forming alternative questionsWe usually form alternative questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Different types of alternative questionWe can also ask alternative questions using or not? This is a very direct question and sometimes it can express annoyance or impatience: …
Reduced alternative questions (tea or coffee?)Sometimes in informal speaking, we make alternative questions shorter by just saying the alternatives: …
Responding to alternative questionsWe can answer an alternative question in different ways, but we do not normally answer yes: …
Questions: echo and checking questionsWe use echo questions to repeat part of what we have just heard when we don’t fully understand or when we want to confirm what we have heard. We use rising or fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: follow-up questionsIn conversation, we often ask short questions about something that somebody else has just said. There are a number of types. …
Questions: statement questions (you’re over 18?)We can use statements (declaratives) to ask yes-no questions. In writing we know they are questions because they have question marks. In speaking we know they are questions because of the context, and often because of their intonation: …
Questions: two-step questionsIn speaking, we sometimes ask two questions together. The first question is just an introduction for the listener. We use these especially when we don’t want to be too direct: …
Two-step yes-no questionsWe sometimes use yes-no questions one after the other. The first question is an introduction to the topic and the speaker usually knows the answer. The second question is more specific. …
Pre-questions in two-step questionsSometimes we ask if we can ask a question. This is very polite: …
Two-step questions that suggest the answerWe also use two-step questions to first ask a question and then suggest an answer with a rising or fall-rising intonation. The speaker is quite sure of the answer and wants the listener to confirm it: …
Questions: interrogative pronouns (what, who)We use interrogative pronouns to ask questions. They are: who, which, whom, what and whose. These are also known as wh-words. Questions using these are called wh-questions: …
Questions: yes-no questions (Are you feeling cold?)Questions that need either a yes or a no answer are called yes-no questions: …
Interrogative pronouns: usesWe use who and whom on their own: …
Questions: short formsIn informal situations, especially in speaking, we can reduce questions rather than using complete clauses. Short questions can be clauses, phrases or even single words: …
Questions: typical errorsIn wh-questions, the word order changes from subject + (auxiliary/modal) + main verb to wh-word + auxiliary/modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Forming yes-no questionsWe form yes-no questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Responding to yes-no questionsOther ways of saying yes and no include yeah, yep, mm, okay, and nah, nope. These are informal: …
Negative yes-no questionsWe usually use negative yes-no questions to check or confirm something we believe or expect to be the case, or when we consider that something is the best thing to do: …
Intonation and yes-no questionsThe intonation of yes-no questions is normally either rising [ri↗sing arrow] or fall-rising [dow↘n u↗p arrow] intonation depending on the meaning. If we do not know the answer, we use rising intonation. If we more or less know the answer and are looking for confirmation, we use fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: wh-questionsWh-questions begin with what, when, where, who, whom, which, whose, why and how. We use them to ask for information. The answer cannot be yes or no: …
Forming wh-questionsWe usually form wh-questions with wh- + an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with wh- + a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
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the million, billion, thousand, etc. dollar question
questionverb [ T ] us
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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.
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to ask a questionaskI asked him what time the museum opened, but he didn't know. inquireShe called to inquire about when her car would be ready.consultConsult your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.ask aroundI'll ask around and see if anyone knows of a good carpenter.questionThe police are questioning him about the robbery.interviewAfter the race, she was interviewed by journalists.
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B2 to express doubts about the value or truth of something: question the wisdom of 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).
More examplesFewer examplesAll 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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pick someone's brain idiom
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ply someone with something
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You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
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question | Intermediate English
questionnoun us
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question noun
(SOMETHING ASKED)
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[ C ] a word or words used to find out information: May I ask you a personal question? Our help line will answer your questions about patient care.
question noun
(PROBLEM)
[ C/U ] a matter to be dealt with or discussed, or a problem to be solved: [ C ] Your article raises the question of human rights. [ C ] It’s simply a question of getting your priorities straight. [ C ] The question is, are they telling the truth? [ U ] I was at home on the night in question.
[ C/U ] In an exam, a question is a problem that tests a person’s knowledge: [ C ] Answer as many questions as you can.
question noun
(DOUBT)
[ U ] doubt or uncertainty: He’s competent – there’s no question about that. Her loyalty is beyond question.
questionverb [ T ] us
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question verb [T]
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to use a word or words to find out information: Mom’s always questioning me about my friends. The police questioned several men about the burglary.
If you question something, you express doubt or uncertainty about it: [ + question word ] The book questions whether people today are better off than their parents were.
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question | Business English
questionnoun uk
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[ C ] a sentence or phrase that asks for information: ask (sb) a question Can I ask a question, Gail?answer a question Not one assistant correctly answered all the questions they were asked.have a question Does anybody have any questions?
[ C ] a subject or problem: We return to the question of whether pay for performance really motivates employees. One very difficult question is how to charge market prices for energy.
[ C, U ] a feeling of doubt about something: There is some question as to what is the best strategy. The ethics of some of his business deals are open to question.raise questions about sth His evidence raised questions about the credibility of a key eyewitness. See also
scaled question
?bring/call sth into question
to express doubt about something: If somebody calls something into question, then let's stop and review it.
to make people feel doubt about something: The chief executive's popularity has sunk to levels that bring his legitimacy into question.
?in question
that is being discussed: For shareholders of the company in question the idea of a takeover must be appealing.
if something is in question, no-one knows what is going to happen to it: The automaker's future remains in question.
?out of the question
if something is out of the question, it definitely will not or cannot happen: A pay rise is out of the question.
questionverb [ T ] uk
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to ask someone questions about something: He does not know why authorities decided to question him.question sb about/on sth Employers are not legally allowed to question job candidates about their plans to have children.
to express doubts about something: Increasingly, the return on huge software investments made to improve efficiency was being questioned.
(Definition of question from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary ? Cambridge University Press)
Examples of question
question
But the answer to one question was astonishing.
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My question is whether to go to the wedding.
From The Seattle Times
But it won't be able to answer a lot of your questions.
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By submitting a question, you agree to the following terms found below.
From CNN
This is just a question concerning energy topics.
From TIME
It's a question of how long they can hang on.
From Business Insider
I mean, it's a question of who reads them.
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For most of us, even the most basic questions about water turn out to be stumpers.
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Now, as then, it's all about your questions and our community's answers.
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Why and how are two good questions you may have.
From CNN
The question is what happens to them then.
From Foreign Policy
The question is, as it has always been: now what?
From The Atlantic
When someone asks you how or what you are doing, consider the source of the question.
From Huffington Post
The second question is, well, what happens next?
From NPR
If you have questions about what happened, give us a call.
From NPR
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basic questionResearch on this basic question is ongoing and far from settled.
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burning questionThat is the burning question.
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noun
ques·?tion
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?kwesh-
Synonyms of question
1
a(1)
: an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
(2)
: an interrogative sentence or clause
b
: a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion : issue
broadly
: problem, matter
c(1)
: a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting
(2)
: the bringing of such to a vote
d
: the specific point at issue
2
a
: an act or instance of asking : inquiry
b
: interrogation
also
: a judicial or official investigation
c
: torture as part of an examination
d(1)
: objection, dispute
true beyond question
(2)
: room for doubt or objection
little question of his skill
(3)
: chance, possibility
no question of escape
question
2 of 2
verb
questioned; questioning; questions
transitive verb
1
: to ask a question of or about
2
: to interrogate intensively : cross-examine
3
a
: doubt, dispute
b
: to subject to analysis : examine
intransitive verb
: to ask questions : inquire
questioner
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Synonyms
Noun
interrogative
problem
Verb
challenge
contest
dispute
impeach
oppugn
query
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ask, question, interrogate, query, inquire mean to address a person in order to gain information. ask implies no more than the putting of a question.
ask for directions
question usually suggests the asking of series of questions.
questioned them about every detail of the trip
interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning.
the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day
query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation.
queried a librarian about the book
inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions.
began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue
Examples of question in a Sentence
Noun
Can I ask you a personal question?
I don't understand the question.
Are there any more questions?
In answer to your question, our next meeting will be on Friday.
The essay questions on the test were easy.
There are 10 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
The exam included several questions on current events.
The question arose as to who would be responsible for caring for our grandmother.
I expected him to ask where I worked, but the question never came up.
The key question in solving the mystery is, how did the murderer enter the house?
Verb
The reporter questioned her at length on her life as the First Lady.
The witness was questioned by the defense.
I could tell that she was questioning my decision.
He began to question his ability to do the job.
I trusted him and I never questioned what he told me.
The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness's statement.
He began to question whether the things she had said were really true.
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Epic did not respond to requests for comments regarding these questions or if Epic has any equity interests in the companies included in the ‘Workshop’ category or others.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
After a standing ovation, Jackson, Smith, some of the performers, the director, the librettist, the composer, the conductor, and Godsey came back onstage and answered questions.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
Maybe the question of greatness can, in some cases, ignore game acumen altogether.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 26 Feb. 2024
The unprecedented ruling also leaves open the question of who will pay for the long-term storage of frozen embryos, Mohapatra said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
But there’s no question that the joint venture is a significant pivot in strategy by all three companies, beating Disney’s ESPN streaming launch to the punch, placing WBD’s Max sports offering in question, and bringing Fox into the streaming fold for the first time.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
And city officials agreed there were several flaws, including that the petition did not clearly state the question that would be posed to voters on the ballot, which is a requirement under Kansas statute.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2024
The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
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The new government also questioned studies that showed the law would save the country’s healthcare system $860 million (NZ$1.4 billion) by 2040 and drastically reduce the number of deaths.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Their lack of action later became a sticking point for the defense, which questioned their memories.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024
Some have questioned whether their high-profile involvement in the Academy gives them an unfair advantage in the voting.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024
The Fox News personality Jesse Watters, whose prime-time show typically attracted more than two and a half million viewers, questioned why no rape suspect had been charged.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2024
But political scientists have recently begun to question how important personal-approval ratings are to electoral victory.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Trump has also questioned American military aid to Ukraine in its two-year battle against Russia but has neither opposed nor supported similar Israeli aid as that country fights Hamas after the group killed and kidnapped more than 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
Fifteen years ago, their son questioned why the family gave each other Christmas presents since there are so many families in need.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
She was detained and questioned in Los Angeles, but charges haven’t been filed as of Feb. 14, an FBI official told McClatchy News.
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin quaestion-, quaestio, from quaerere to seek, ask
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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Phrases Containing question
call in question
counter-question
call into question
cross-question
beyond question
come into question
the big question
there is no question of
leading question
good question
in question
put another question to
previous question
pop the question
open to question
open question
question and answer session
trick question
throw/bring into question
rhetorical question
a question of
essay question
out of the question
question master
self-question
without question
tag question
a question mark over
question time
question mark
beg the question
loaded question
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question
1 of 2
noun
ques·?tion
?kwes-ch?n?
?kwesh-
1
a
: something asked
try to make your questions brief
b
: a topic to be talked or argued about
arms control and other questions of the day
c
: a suggestion to be voted on
put the question to the members
2
a
: an act or instance of asking : inquiry
b
: objection sense 1
obey without question
c
: possibility sense 1
no question of escape
question
2 of 2
verb
1
: to ask questions of or about
2
: to doubt the correctness of
question the decision of the judges
3
: to look at or consider carefully : examine
questioner
noun
questioningly
-ch?-ni?-lē
adverb
Legal Definition
question
noun
ques·?tion
1
: a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory
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hypothetical question
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: a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence
Note:
Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth all of the facts to be assumed in answering the question. An expert witness may state an opinion based on data or facts considered reliable in his or her field even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence.
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leading question
: a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer
leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness' testimony—Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 611(c)
Note:
Leading questions are permitted in cross-examination and in direct examination of an adverse witness or one who is a child or has a communication disorder.
2
: a particular matter or issue that is in dispute, uncertain, or to be inquired into
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certified question
: a question of state law that may determine the outcome of a case pending in a federal court and that is submitted by the federal court to the state's highest court when there is no controlling state precedent
: a question of law submitted to a federal or state court by a lower court or tribunal
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federal question
: a question that falls under the jurisdiction of a federal court because it requires a resolution of the construction or application of federal law see also federal question jurisdiction at jurisdiction
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political question
: a question that the court declines to consider because it involves a political matter that is not justiciable without infringing on the powers of the executive or legislative branch or is not accompanied by guiding policy or discoverable and manageable standards for resolving it see also political question doctrine
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question of fact
: a question that depends on an examination of factual matters, is usually decided by a jury, and is usually not considered on appeal
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question of law
: a question that depends on an examination of law rather than fact, is decided by a judge rather than by a jury, and may be examined on appeal
3
: a proposition submitted to a vote (as in a referendum)
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A1 [ C ] a sentence or phrase used to find out information: ask someone a question The police asked me questions all day.answer a question Why won't you answer my question?that is a good question "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)question-and-answer session There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.
A2 [ C ] in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability: answer/do a question Answer/Do as many questions as you can.
更多范例減少例句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.
“SMART 詞匯”：相關(guān)單詞和短語
Questioning people & asking questions in general
ask after someone
ask questions of someone/something idiom
be someone's for the asking idiom
beat something out of someone
bombard
consultative
Gallup poll
inquisition
inquisitor
pin someone down
ply someone with something
poll
pry
put someone through the mill idiom
put someone through the wringer idiom
put someone to something idiom
query
quiz
shoot
trick question
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question noun
(PROBLEM)
B2 [ C ] any matter that needs to be dealt with or considered: raise the question of This raises the question of teacher pay. What are your views on the climate change question?
B2 [ U ] doubt or confusion: question about There's no question about (= it is certain) whose fault it is.open to question Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).beyond question Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it). There's no question that he's guilty.
?someone/something in question C2 formal
the person or thing that is being discussed: I stayed at home on the night in question.
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更多范例減少例句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?
“SMART 詞匯”：相關(guān)單詞和短語
Topics & areas of interest
affair
angle
backyard
bailiwick
centrism
con
convention
current issue
field
front
issue
leitmotiv
province
specialism
subject
talk
talking point
thematically
themed
topically
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Uncertainty
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QuestionsA question is anything we write or say which requires a response. In writing, questions are usually followed by a question mark: …
Responding to wh-questionsWh-questions ask for information and we do not expect a yes-no answer to a wh-question. We expect an answer which gives information: …
Adding emphasis to wh-questionsWe can add emphasis to wh-questions in speaking by stressing the auxiliary verb do. We usually do this when we have not already received the information that we expected from an earlier question, or to show strong interest. …
Negative wh-questionsWhen we ask negative wh-questions, we use the auxiliary verb do when there is no other auxiliary or modal verb, even when the wh-word is the subject of the clause: …
Adding a wh-word at the end of a statement to make a questionIn speaking, we can sometimes turn wh-questions into statement questions: …
Intonation and wh-questionsThe intonation of wh-questions is normally falling. The falling intonation is on the most important syllable: …
Prepositions and particles with wh-questionsWe can use wh-words and phrases after prepositions in more formal questions: …
Questions: alternative questions (Is it black or grey?)An alternative question gives a choice of two or more answers in the question and includes or: …
Forming alternative questionsWe usually form alternative questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Different types of alternative questionWe can also ask alternative questions using or not? This is a very direct question and sometimes it can express annoyance or impatience: …
Reduced alternative questions (tea or coffee?)Sometimes in informal speaking, we make alternative questions shorter by just saying the alternatives: …
Responding to alternative questionsWe can answer an alternative question in different ways, but we do not normally answer yes: …
Questions: echo and checking questionsWe use echo questions to repeat part of what we have just heard when we don’t fully understand or when we want to confirm what we have heard. We use rising or fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: follow-up questionsIn conversation, we often ask short questions about something that somebody else has just said. There are a number of types. …
Questions: statement questions (you’re over 18?)We can use statements (declaratives) to ask yes-no questions. In writing we know they are questions because they have question marks. In speaking we know they are questions because of the context, and often because of their intonation: …
Questions: two-step questionsIn speaking, we sometimes ask two questions together. The first question is just an introduction for the listener. We use these especially when we don’t want to be too direct: …
Two-step yes-no questionsWe sometimes use yes-no questions one after the other. The first question is an introduction to the topic and the speaker usually knows the answer. The second question is more specific. …
Pre-questions in two-step questionsSometimes we ask if we can ask a question. This is very polite: …
Two-step questions that suggest the answerWe also use two-step questions to first ask a question and then suggest an answer with a rising or fall-rising intonation. The speaker is quite sure of the answer and wants the listener to confirm it: …
Questions: interrogative pronouns (what, who)We use interrogative pronouns to ask questions. They are: who, which, whom, what and whose. These are also known as wh-words. Questions using these are called wh-questions: …
Questions: yes-no questions (Are you feeling cold?)Questions that need either a yes or a no answer are called yes-no questions: …
Interrogative pronouns: usesWe use who and whom on their own: …
Questions: short formsIn informal situations, especially in speaking, we can reduce questions rather than using complete clauses. Short questions can be clauses, phrases or even single words: …
Questions: typical errorsIn wh-questions, the word order changes from subject + (auxiliary/modal) + main verb to wh-word + auxiliary/modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Forming yes-no questionsWe form yes-no questions with an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
Responding to yes-no questionsOther ways of saying yes and no include yeah, yep, mm, okay, and nah, nope. These are informal: …
Negative yes-no questionsWe usually use negative yes-no questions to check or confirm something we believe or expect to be the case, or when we consider that something is the best thing to do: …
Intonation and yes-no questionsThe intonation of yes-no questions is normally either rising [ri↗sing arrow] or fall-rising [dow↘n u↗p arrow] intonation depending on the meaning. If we do not know the answer, we use rising intonation. If we more or less know the answer and are looking for confirmation, we use fall-rising intonation: …
Questions: wh-questionsWh-questions begin with what, when, where, who, whom, which, whose, why and how. We use them to ask for information. The answer cannot be yes or no: …
Forming wh-questionsWe usually form wh-questions with wh- + an auxiliary verb (be, do or have) + subject + main verb or with wh- + a modal verb + subject + main verb: …
You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
習(xí)語
be a question of doing something
be out of the question
the million, billion, thousand, etc. dollar question
questionverb [ T ] uk
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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.
同義詞詞典：同義詞、反義詞、例句
to ask a questionaskI asked him what time the museum opened, but he didn't know. inquireShe called to inquire when her car would be ready.consultConsult your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.ask aroundI'll ask around and see if anyone knows of a good carpenter.questionThe police are questioning him about the robbery.interviewAfter the race, she was interviewed by journalists.
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B2 to express doubts about the value or truth of something: question the wisdom of 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).
更多范例減少例句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.
“SMART 詞匯”：相關(guān)單詞和短語
Questioning people & asking questions in general
ask after someone
ask questions of someone/something idiom
be someone's for the asking idiom
beat something out of someone
bombard
consultative
Gallup poll
inquisition
inquisitor
pin someone down
ply someone with something
poll
pry
put someone through the mill idiom
put someone through the wringer idiom
put someone to something idiom
query
quiz
shoot
trick question
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Suspecting & questioning
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You seeWe commonly use you see in speaking when we want to share knowledge with our listener or listeners. When we use you see, we assume that the listener or listeners do not have the knowledge that we want them to have: …
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question | 美式英語詞典
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[ C ] a word or words used to find out information: May I ask you a personal question? Our help line will answer your questions about patient care.
question noun
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[ C/U ] a matter to be dealt with or discussed, or a problem to be solved: [ C ] Your article raises the question of human rights. [ C ] It’s simply a question of getting your priorities straight. [ C ] The question is, are they telling the truth? [ U ] I was at home on the night in question.
[ C/U ] In an exam, a question is a problem that tests a person’s knowledge: [ C ] Answer as many questions as you can.
question noun
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[ U ] doubt or uncertainty: He’s competent – there’s no question about that. Her loyalty is beyond question.
questionverb [ T ] us
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question verb [T]
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to use a word or words to find out information: Mom’s always questioning me about my friends. The police questioned several men about the burglary.
If you question something, you express doubt or uncertainty about it: [ + question word ] The book questions whether people today are better off than their parents were.
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[ C ] a sentence or phrase that asks for information: ask (sb) a question Can I ask a question, Gail?answer a question Not one assistant correctly answered all the questions they were asked.have a question Does anybody have any questions?
[ C ] a subject or problem: We return to the question of whether pay for performance really motivates employees. One very difficult question is how to charge market prices for energy.
[ C, U ] a feeling of doubt about something: There is some question as to what is the best strategy. The ethics of some of his business deals are open to question.raise questions about sth His evidence raised questions about the credibility of a key eyewitness. 也請參見
scaled question
?bring/call sth into question
to express doubt about something: If somebody calls something into question, then let's stop and review it.
to make people feel doubt about something: The chief executive's popularity has sunk to levels that bring his legitimacy into question.
?in question
that is being discussed: For shareholders of the company in question the idea of a takeover must be appealing.
if something is in question, no-one knows what is going to happen to it: The automaker's future remains in question.
?out of the question
if something is out of the question, it definitely will not or cannot happen: A pay rise is out of the question.
questionverb [ T ] uk
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to ask someone questions about something: He does not know why authorities decided to question him.question sb about/on sth Employers are not legally allowed to question job candidates about their plans to have children.
to express doubts about something: Increasingly, the return on huge software investments made to improve efficiency was being questioned.
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This is surprising, given that questions of revenue generation affect ordinary people in basic and sometimes very serious ways.
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Given the nature of our research questions, we needed to target organic shoppers.
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On neither of these ways of construing the existence question does it present a substantial philosophical issue.
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First, one may question whether there are future events that are currently physically necessitated.
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If we say that these values correspond to certain concepts, it must be understood that the concepts in question are purely differential.
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There is also the question of marking pupils' or students' work.
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Returning to our original question, we must consider possible psychological mediators of hierarchy disruption.
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What this protective attribute is relates to the second question, that of what mechanisms underlie the protective effect.
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Pathbreaking verbs in syntactic development and the question of prototypical transitivity.
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Because we did not tell the control group participants the form that the comprehension questions would take, this reviewer's point remains a possibility.
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The question here therefore remains an open one.
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Yet important normative questions have remained about the policies a liberal state should adopt toward religion.
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From the point of view of the higher-level authority, it remains a completely open question.
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But the question regarding whether such a prayer can be impetratory still remains.
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question noun?OPAL WOPAL S ?/?kwest??n/ ?/?kwest??n/Idioms
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? [countable] a sentence, phrase or word that asks for informationYou didn't answer my question.You will have the opportunity to ask questions.Does anyone have any questions? (formal) I would now like to pose two questions:…That's a very interesting question.The question is, how much are they going to pay you?The big question is, why did they do it? (formal) The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. question of something The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. question about something Can I ask you a question about your first novel? (formal) He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms.I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions.This is a difficult question to answer.The short answer to your question is yes.The government doesn’t have the answers to these difficult questions.In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as an answer.I paid cash, no questions asked. see also indirect question, leading question, question tag, wh-question, yes-no questionExpress Yourself Dealing with questionsDealing with questionsIf you give a talk, for example at a conference, you need to explain to the audience when they can ask questions and deal with the questions they ask:There will be time for questions at the end, if you'd like to save them up till then.If you don't mind, we'll take all of your questions at the end of the presentation.We're saving the last 15 minutes for questions.We've set aside some time for questions.If you have questions, please feel free to ask them as we go along.That's an interesting point. Perhaps I can answer it like this…I'm not sure I understand your question.If I understand your question correctly, what you're asking is…That's something we probably need to look into further.Does that answer your question?I hope that answers your question.Can I come back to that point later?Extra ExamplesDoes anyone have any questions for our speaker?Don't be afraid to ask questions as to why things are done in the way they are.He became embarrassed when a journalist asked him pointed questions about his finances.She refused to answer questions about her private life.He easily evaded all the interviewer's most probing questions.I need to phrase my question rather carefully.I wanted to find out how old he was without asking him a direct question.Only one question remains unanswered.The chairperson fielded technical questions that she could not answer herself.The former minister faced questions concerning his role in the affair.The interview panel fired questions at me from all angles.The children bombarded us with questions.These photos pose the question: where are they now?Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveawkwarddifficultembarrassing…verb + questionask (somebody)haveaddress…prepositionquestion?aboutquestion?as toquestion?concerning to…See full entry
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? [countable] a task or request for information that is intended to test your knowledge or understanding, for example in an exam or a competitionQuestion 3 was very difficult.I couldn't do Question 6.You must answer all ten questions. question on something In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveawkwarddifficultembarrassing…verb + questionask (somebody)haveaddress…prepositionquestion?aboutquestion?as toquestion?concerning to…See full entry
? [countable] a matter or topic that needs to be discussed or dealt withThis is an issue that raises many important questions. question of something Let's look at the question of security.Finally we shall deal with the question of cost.The question that needs to be addressed is one of funding. question about something Questions remain about how she was appointed.The case raises serious questions about the company's conduct.Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided).The film doesn't answer all the questions it raises.The research is asking the wrong questions.The new play poses some challenging questions.Extra ExamplesWe come now to the vexed question of pension rights.I would like to address the question of the relationship between a prison and the community.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveburningchallengingcontroversial…verb + questionbring upposeraise…question + verbarisego unansweredremain unanswered…prepositionquestion?aboutquestion?forquestion?of…See full entry ? [uncountable, countable] doubt or not being certain about somethingHis suitability for the job is open to question. beyond question Her honesty is beyond question. without question Her version of events was accepted without question.This case brings into question the whole purpose of the law.The authenticity of the painting has been thrown into question.The safety of the system has recently come into question.His ability has never been called into question. question as to/about something I did have some questions as to his motive in coming.She's a great dancer, there's no question about that.Extra ExamplesIt was, without question, the worst day of my life.There is no question about her enthusiasm for the job.The incident brought into question the safety of travellers in the region.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + questioncome intocall intobe open to…prepositionbeyond questionin questionwithout question…See full entry Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French question (noun), questionner (verb), from Latin quaestio(n-), from quaerere ‘a(chǎn)sk, seek’.Idioms beg the question to make somebody want to ask a question that has not yet been answeredAll of which begs the question as to who will fund the project. to talk about something as if it were definitely true, even though it might not beThese assumptions beg the question that children learn languages more easily than adults. good question! (informal) used to show that you do not know the answer to a question‘How much is all this going to cost?’ ‘Good question!’
in question that is being discussedOn the day in question we were in Cardiff. in doubt; uncertainThe future of public transport is not in question.His sincerity is not in question. just/merely/only a question of (doing) something used to say that something is not difficult to predict, explain, do, etc.It's merely a question of time before the business collapses.It's just a question of deciding what you really want.Now it's just a question of getting the wording right. a moot point/question (British English, North American English) a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understandingWhether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point.Topics Opinion and argumentc2 a moot question/point a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understandingWhether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot question.
out of the question impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussingAnother trip abroad this year is out of the question.Topics Permission and obligationc1 pop the question (informal) to ask somebody to marry you there is/was no question of something happening/of somebody doing something there is/was no possibility of somethingThere was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date.Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1 See question in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee question in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach?Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipsquestion[ kwes-chuhn ]show ipaSee synonyms for: questionquestionedquestioningquestions on Thesaurus.comnouna sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time.a subject of dispute or controversy.a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.the procedure of putting a proposal to vote.Politics. a problem of public policy submitted to the voters for an expression of opinion.Law. a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal or administrative agency for decision.the interrogation by which information is secured.Obsolete. judicial examination or trial.the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query.inquiry into or discussion of some problem or doubtful matter.See moreverb (used with object)to ask (someone) a question; ask questions of; interrogate.to ask or inquire.to make a question of; doubt: He questioned her sincerity.to challenge or dispute: She questioned the judge's authority in the case.See moreverb (used without object)to ask a question or questions.Idioms about questionbeg the question. beg1 (def. 9). beyond question, beyond dispute; without doubt: It was, beyond question, a magnificent performance.: Also beyond all question .call in / into question, to dispute; challenge.to cast doubt upon; question: This report calls into question all previous research on the subject.in question, under consideration.in dispute.out of the question, not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible: She thought about a trip to Spain but dismissed it as out of the question.See More IdiomsOrigin of question1First recorded in 1250–1300; (noun) Middle English questio(u)n, questiun, from Anglo-French questiun, Middle French question, from Latin quaestiōn- (stem of quaestiō ), equivalent to quaes-, stem of quaerere “to ask” + -tiōn- -tion; (verb) late Middle English, from Middle French questioner, derivative of the nounsynonym study For question12. See inquire. Other words for question1 inquiry, query, interrogation 11 query, examineSee synonyms for question on Thesaurus.comOpposites for question1, 11 answer, replySee antonyms for question on Thesaurus.comOther words from questionques·tion·er, nouncoun·ter·ques·tion, noun, verboutquestion, verb (used with object)pre·ques·tion, verb (used with object)re·ques·tion, verb (used with object)sub·ques·tion, nounWords Nearby questionquesadillaqué será, seráQuesnayquesoquestquestionquestionablequestionaryquestioningquestionlessquestion markDictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, ? Random House, Inc. 2024How to use question in a sentenceIf you can’t find any, try commenting on the videos you have questions about.Use TikTok to build the perfect workout | Sandra Gutierrez G. | September 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt hinted that quantum physicists had hit on the right answer to the wrong question.How Mathematical ‘Hocus-Pocus’ Saved Particle Physics | Charlie Wood | September 17, 2020 | Quanta MagazineIt’s just a question of finding them and working out which are most useful to you.Get around your phone more quickly than you already are | David Nield | September 16, 2020 | Popular-ScienceInterviewers ask useless questions, make snap judgments, and favor candidates with backgrounds that are similar to their own.The startup Adam Grant is betting on to fix bias in hiring is out of stealth mode | Sarah Todd | September 15, 2020 | QuartzBefore going through all these steps, make sure that the URL in question is not canonicalized, no-indexed, blocked in robots etc.How to earn your place in Google’s index in 2020 | Bartosz Góralewicz | September 14, 2020 | Search Engine LandHe also bragged about earning a PhD, a point Smerconish did not question.The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence | Jason Berry | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTShe narrowed her eyes, bit her lip as if to chew over the question, and whisked some stray blond hairs away from her face.Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHer post-crown fame, though, only further begs the question: Why has there not been another Jewish Miss America since 1945?Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America? | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWe were barely into the appetizer when he asked a fairly basic question—where did my family live?Everyone at This Dinner Party Has Lost Someone | Samantha Levine | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe woman in question, meanwhile, has business of her own to take care of—she is reported to be shopping a memoir.From Playboy Prince to Dirty Old Man? | Tom Sykes | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was no doubt thought of his own loss in this question: yet there was, one may hope, a germ of solicitude for the mother too.Children's Ways | James SullyIn fact, except for Ramona's help, it would have been a question whether even Alessandro could have made Baba work in harness.Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonIt's an idle question, I know; wise men and musty philosophers say that regrets are foolish.Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairAccordingly, the question "How far does the note issue under the new system seem likely to prove an elastic one?"Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsThe moment was an awkward one, and Cynthia wished madly that she had not been prompted to ask that unfortunate question.The Boarded-Up House | Augusta Huiell SeamanSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for questionquestion/ (?kw?st??n) /nouna form of words addressed to a person in order to elicit information or evoke a response; interrogative sentencea point at issue: it's only a question of time until she dies; the question is how long they can keep up the pressurea difficulty or uncertainty; doubtful point: a question of money; there's no question about itan act of askingan investigation into some problem or difficultya motion presented for debate by a deliberative bodyput the question to require members of a deliberative assembly to vote on a motion presentedlaw a matter submitted to a court or other tribunal for judicial or quasi-judicial decisionquestion of fact (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the juryquestion of law (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the judgebeg the question to avoid giving a direct answer by posing another questionto assume the truth of that which is intended to be proved: See petitio principiibeyond (all) question beyond (any) dispute or doubtcall in or into question to make (something) the subject of disagreementto cast doubt upon the validity, truth, etc, of (something)in question under discussion: this is the man in questionout of the question beyond consideration; unthinkable or impossible: the marriage is out of the questionpop the question informal to propose marriageSee moreverb(mainly tr)to put a question or questions to (a person); interrogateto make (something) the subject of dispute or disagreementto express uncertainty about the validity, truth, etc, of (something); doubtSee moreOrigin of question1C13: via Old French from Latin quaestiō, from quaerere to seekusage For questionThe question whether should be used rather than the question of whether or the question as to whether: this leaves open the question whether he acted correctlyDerived forms of questionquestioner, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Idioms and Phrases with questionquestionsee ask a stupid question; beg the question; beside the point (question); beyond question; burning question; call in question; in question; leading question; loaded question; open question; out of the question; pop the question; rhetorical question; without question.The American Heritage? Idioms Dictionary
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