英语辩论赛基本术语(1).doc

1.一辩：FIRST DEBATER 二辩：SECOND DEBATER 对方辩友，my fellow debaters 开始的陈词，Honorable judges, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. 陈述的时候一定要自信，把握好时间，如果到后来时间到，你却没陈述完的时候也要保持自信，微笑，不管他们，把话说完，所以陈述部分的最后几句一定要背熟练。别忘了说THANK YOU。 如果想要驳斥对方的逻辑，进行假设：according to your logic2.Ways to open a debateTo set the framework for our opinion, we believe it is necessary to stateWe would like to introduce our stand by giving the following definitions. In order to effectively debate this topic, we would like to propose.A number of key issues arise which merit (deserve) closer examination.We will elaborate one of the most striking features of this problem, namelyIn the first place we would like to make clear that.The main argument focuses on.3.Ways to open a debateTo set the framework for our opinion, we believe it is necessary to stateWe would like to introduce our stand by giving the following definitions. In order to effectively debate this topic, we would like to propose.A number of key issues arise which merit (deserve) closer examination.We will elaborate one of the most striking features of this problem, namelyIn the first place we would like to make clear that.The main argument focuses on.4.Giving Reasons and offering explanations: To start with, The reason why., Thats why., For this reason., Thats the reason why., Many people think., Considering., Allowing for the fact that., When you consider that.,5.Im convinced that., I honestly feel that, I strongly believe that., Without a doubt., While others may argue that, Considering the current , Its safe to say that, In fact, Its a fact that, A recent study has shown that, It has been suggested that,6.Asking for an opinion from the other partyI would be glad to hear your opinion of 我很乐意听听你对的意见。Are you of the same opinion as me? 你与我的看法一致吗？I was wondering where you stood on the question of 我想知道你对问题怎么看。wellwhat do you think (aboutDo you agree? (dont you agree?)你同意吗?(你是不是同意?)Whats your view on the matter?就这件事你的看法呢? how do you see it?你怎么看它? lets have your opinion.让我们听听你的意见！do you think that?你认为吗 7.How to convince in a debateThe other team has tried to make some good points, however, they forgot to think about some very important issues, namely.We hear what the opposition are saying but we do not agree. We will prove to youThats one way to think about it, however,.Their opinion may seem plausible at first glance, however, we would like to remind you of recent developments in this area. According to 8.At first sight, their argument seems to be true. But.They unfortunately failed to reveal the truth of the matter,. It is easy enough to make broad generalisation about.like the other team just did, but in reality it is a very complex issue.It is only a matter of time until it will become evident that the other teams stand must fall due to the following reasons.One must take into account that.9. Coming up with a new pointAnother point is that 另一点是Another way of looking at it is 看这个问题的另一个看法是I forgot to say / tell you that 我忘记要讲.10.clarifying a point阐述观点a. what I said was我刚才说的是b. what I mean to say was我的意思是说c. let me repeat what I said.让我重复我刚才所说的。d. let me rephrase what I said.让我重申刚才所说的。Concluding your own point of viewsThats all I want to say. 我想说的就这些了。Do you agree? Im sure you agree. 你赞同吗？我相信你是赞同的。11.Concluding the points of the other side debaterAs you said 像你所说的那样But havent you said that？ 但是，难道你没说过吗？、If I understood you correctly, you said that 要是我理解正确的话，你说过.12.How to Agree Strongly with an Opinion. 1. I couldnt agree more! 2. Thats absolutely true! 3 .Absolutely! 4. I agree with your point. 5. Id go along with you there. 6. Im with you on that. 7. Thats just what I was thinking. 8. Thats exactly what I think. 9. Thats a good point. 10. Thats just how I see it. 11. Thats exactly my opinion. 12.Thats a good point.这个看法不错 I feel the same way.我也持同样的想法。 13. How to Half Agree with an Opinion. 1. Yes, perhaps, however . 2. Well, yes, but . 3. Yes, in a way, however . 4. Hmm, possibly, but . 5. Yes, I agree up to a point, however . 6. Well, you have a point there, but . 7. Theres something there, I suppose, however.8. I guess you could be right, but . 9. Yes, I suppose so, however . 10. Thats worth thinking about, but . 14.Politely disagreeingI dont think that., on the other hand on the contraryHmm, Im not sure youre right. Im inclined to disagree with that. Dont you think it would be better., Id prefer. But what about.,但关于方面呢? That cant be true那不可能是真的。Im afraid I dont agree. Frankly, I doubt if., Your argument would be more persuasive if you had considered.The point you have made is interesting but negated by the fact that.15.I cant possibly agree with you.我不可能同意你。I hate to disagree with you，but我不喜欢反对你，但all right，but dont you think?好吧，但难道你不觉得.but thats different.但那是不一样的 While your statement is compelling, I believe you have not expressed the main point of the problem.I understand your viewpoint, but it fails to consider.The problem with your point of view is that. 16.strongly disagreeingI disagree (with your idea).I disagree with you entirely.Im afraid I dont agree.I wouldnt accept that for one minute.You cant really mean that.You cant be serious about that. .You must be joking. I wouldnt go along with you there. Its possible you are mistaken about that. 17.Possible conclusionsTo conclude, we must emphasise our opinion of., therefore the other teams point of view can no longer be supported.To sum up, our motion must stand, simply because during the debate we have shown.This debate has made obvious that their opinion cannot stand since.The simple truth isThe proposed arguments lead us to the irrefutable conclusion thatTo draw a line under this debate, After careful consideration, we must conclude that.I think we have agreed to disagree.我想我们有相同点和不同点。 18.Pay attention!Avoid using absolute statements like Always, All, or Never .Its recommended to use these words insteadAlmost all, Usually, Most of the time, Every now and then, Once in a while, Frequently, Rarely, On occasion, whilst keeping your opinions credible.19.Refra