question还是issue|每日一词 Day21



Question通常指对某件事有疑问,从而提出问题以寻求解答。
A question is something that you say or write in order to ask a person about something.
例如一些机构网站上会有FAQ(“常见问题”)的页面,英文就是frequently asked questions,或“一问一答”栏目, Q&A(questions and answers)。
Question对应的是answer,一个question总是有一个答案,或者期待能获得解答。
Issue通常指值得探讨的复杂问题,它总是伴随着争议(controversy)和艰难的决定(difficult decisions):an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about重要议题;争论的问题,尤其多指人们谈论或者争论的一个议题或话题(topic),例如,社会问题(social issues)、环境问题(environmental issues)和政治问题(political issues)。
【例句】
Global warming is a serious issue that must be addressed sooner rather than later. 全球变暖是一个严肃议题,必须尽早处理。
【短语搭配】
have issues 通常指一个人心理上或者情感上不健康(mentally or emotionally unhealthy),可能需要心理医生(psychiatrist)的帮助。
have an issue with, 表达你不喜欢或不同意某事
【例句】
She has serious anger issues.她有很严重的易怒倾向。
I'm having an issue with John's refusing to do the dishes.约翰不肯洗碗,我对此很不满。
issue除了作名词,表示”问题“,还可以作动词。
【释义1】宣布;公布;发出
牛津:sth (to sb)to make sth known formally
柯林斯: If you issue a statement or a warning, you make it known formally or publicly. 发表 (声明); 发出 (警告)
【例句】
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. 他们发表联合声明否认指控。
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. 警方发出了寻找目击证人的呼吁。 
The government issued a warning that the strikers should end their action or face dismissal. 该政府发出了警告,罢工者们应停止他们的行动,否则将被免职。
【释义2】(正式)发给,供给
牛津:~ sth (to sb)~ sb with sthto give sth to sb, especially officially
【例句】
to issue passports/visas/tickets 发护照╱签证╱票
New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. 新成员将配发临时身份卡。
Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. 工作许可证只发给了5%的申请人。
保持好奇心,每日,每月,每年,以求寸进。
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