Opening Statement & Stating Core Arguments
Each team delivers an opening statement, outlining their fundamental policy proposal or opposition and the main arguments supporting their stance.
各团队发表开场陈述，阐述其基本政策提案或反对立场，以及支持其观点的主要论据。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
implementation
The act of putting a plan or policy into action. Use it when discussing starting new programs, like 'The implementation of the new law begins next year.'
将计划或政策付诸行动的行为。在讨论启动新程序时使用，例如‘新法律的实施将于明年开始。’
alleviate
To make something less severe or painful, often used for problems like poverty. For example, 'This medicine will alleviate your headache.'
使某事变得不那么严重或痛苦，通常用于贫穷等问题。例如，“这种药会缓解你的头痛。”
feasibility
The possibility of something being done successfully, especially regarding cost and practicality. Say, 'We need to check the feasibility of this project.'
某事成功完成的可能性，特别是关于成本和实用性。例如，'我们需要检查这个项目的可行性。'
disincentives
Things that discourage people from doing something, like working. Use in debates: 'High taxes can create disincentives for investment.'
阻止人们做某事的因素，比如工作。在辩论中使用：“高税收可能为投资制造抑制因素。”
dependency
The state of relying too much on something or someone, often negatively. For instance, 'Government aid can lead to dependency if not managed well.'
过度依赖某物或某人的状态，通常是负面的。例如，'如果政府援助管理不当，会导致依赖性。'
empowerment
The process of giving people power or confidence to act independently. Common in policy talks: 'Education is key to women's empowerment.'
赋予人们独立行动的力量或信心的过程。在政策讨论中常见：“教育是妇女赋权的钥匙。”
reallocating
Redistributing resources or money to different areas. Useful in budget discussions: 'We are reallocating funds from marketing to research.'
将资源或资金重新分配到不同领域。在预算讨论中有用：“我们正在将资金从营销重新分配到研究。”
incentives
Things that motivate or encourage action, like rewards. In debates: 'Tax breaks provide incentives for businesses to hire more workers.'
激励或鼓励行动的事物，比如奖励。在辩论中：'税收减免为企业雇用更多工人提供了激励。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Our proposal for today is the implementation of a universal basic income program across the nation.
This is an opening statement in a debate, using 'our proposal' to introduce an idea clearly. Useful for starting discussions; note the structure: subject + verb + specific policy. Practice for formal presentations.
这是辩论中的开场白，使用'我们的提案'来清晰地介绍一个想法。有助于开启讨论；注意结构：主语 + 动词 + 具体政策。为正式演讲练习。
We firmly believe this policy is not merely a social safety net, but a vital investment in human potential and economic stability.
Emphasizes belief with 'firmly believe' and contrasts ideas using 'not merely... but...'. Great for arguing importance; helps intermediate learners express strong opinions in debates.
用‘firmly believe’强调信念，并用‘not merely... but...’对比想法。非常适合论证重要性；帮助中级学习者在辩论中表达强烈意见。
Our primary argument centers on the idea that UBI will alleviate poverty, reduce administrative burdens, and stimulate local economies.
Lists benefits with parallel structure (will + verb) after 'centers on the idea that'. Useful for stating core points; teaches how to use 'and' for multiple ideas in arguments.
在 'centers on the idea that' 之后使用平行结构 (will + 动词) 列出益处。有助于陈述核心要点；教导如何在论据中使用 'and' 来连接多个想法。
While the aspiration behind a universal basic income is commendable, our team stands in opposition due to significant concerns.
A concession-contrast sentence starting with 'While... is...,' then opposition. Ideal for polite debates; shows balanced view and why to use it when acknowledging the other side.
以'虽然...是...'开头，然后是反对的让步对比句。适合礼貌辩论；显示平衡观点，并说明在承认对方观点时为什么使用它。
Our core argument is that the immense cost of such a program would necessitate unsustainable tax increases or lead to unmanageable national debt.
States main point with 'core argument is that' + clause; uses conditional 'would' for hypotheticals. Practical for counterarguments; highlights cause-effect with 'lead to'.
使用“core argument is that” + 从句陈述主要观点；使用条件式“would”表示假设情境。适用于反驳论点；用“lead to”突出因果关系。
To address the financial aspect, we propose a multi-faceted funding model, including reallocating funds from less efficient welfare programs.
Responds to concerns with 'To address...'; lists solutions after 'including'. Useful in rebuttals; teaches gerund phrases like 'reallocating funds' for proposals.
用 'To address...' 回应担忧；在 'including' 后列出解决方案。在反驳中有用；教导像 'reallocating funds' 这样的动名词短语用于提案。
Our argument is that we need to focus on job creation and skills training, rather than a system that could potentially detach individuals from the traditional workforce.
Contrasts alternatives with 'rather than'; uses 'could potentially' for possibilities. Key for debates; explains preference and modal verbs for uncertainty.
用'rather than'对比备选方案；用'could potentially'表示可能性。辩论的关键；解释偏好和表示不确定性的情态动词。