question
/ˈkwestʃən/
CEFR level A1Topic ThinkingWord #194 in the learning path
问题；疑问
Definitions
n. Something you ask to obtain information or an answer
问题；疑问
n. An issue that needs discussion, consideration, or a decision
议题；待解决的问题
v. To ask someone for information or express doubt about something
询问；质疑
Example
I raised my hand to ask the teacher a question.
我举手向老师提了一个问题。
Researchers increasingly question whether longer working hours actually improve productivity in modern office environments.
研究人员越来越质疑，在现代办公环境中，延长工作时间是否真的能提高生产效率。
Collocations
- ask a question
- answer a question
- raise a question
- question an assumption
Word family
- questionable (adj.)
- questioning (adj.)
- questioner (n.)
Synonyms
- query
Usage tip
动词question可直接接人，表示询问或盘问。
FAQ
- What does question mean?
- Something you ask to obtain information or an answer An issue that needs discussion, consideration, or a decision To ask someone for information or express doubt about something
- How is question pronounced?
- UK /ˈkwestʃən/, US /ˈkwestʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
