discussion

Diskussion, Gespräch

Gespräch, in dem Menschen Ideen oder Meinungen zu einem Thema austauschen.

In einfachem Englisch: A conversation in which people share ideas or opinions about a subject.

• We had a discussion about school.
• Their discussions helped solve the problem.
• Can we continue this discussion tomorrow?

So benutzt man es: discussion about something (We had a discussion about our holiday plans.); discussion with someone (She had a discussion with her manager.); discussion of something (A discussion of the costs followed the presentation.)

Synonyme: conversation, talk, debate

Häufige Wendungen: group discussion, discussion about something, hold a discussion, discussion of something

Erörterung, Darstellung

Text, der ein Thema ausführlich erklärt oder untersucht.

In einfachem Englisch: A piece of writing that explains or examines a subject in detail.

• The book includes a discussion of local history.
• Read the discussion at the end of the chapter.
• Her essay offers a detailed discussion of the painting.

So benutzt man es: discussion of something (This chapter contains a discussion of animal behavior.)

Synonyme: analysis, examination, account

Häufige Wendungen: detailed discussion, discussion of something, brief discussion