Значение question в русском языке

• 0 a sentence or phrase that asks you for information -- вопрос

  • Is it OK if I ask you a few questions?

  • He refused to answer my question.

  • If you have any questions about the scheme, do ask me.

  • "So where's the money coming from?" "That's a good question" (= I do not know).

• 1 a situation or problem that needs to be considered -- вопрос, проблема

  • This documentary raises important questions about the American legal system.

  • Two important questions arise from this debate.

• 2 doubt -- сомнение

  • [ + that ] There is no question that this was an accidental fire.

  • His ability as a chef has never been in question.

  • "So you agree she's the right person for the job." "Yes, absolutely, without question."

  • The report brings/calls into question (= causes doubts about) the safety of this drug.

• 3 the person or thing that is being discussed -- кто-либо/что-либо, о ком/чем идет речь

  • He claims that he was at home with his girlfriend on the night in question.

• 4 If something is out of the question, it is not possible or not allowed. -- об этом не может быть и речи

• 5 to ask someone questions -- задавать вопросы, опрашивать

  • Detectives were questioning a boy about the murder.

  • [ often passive ] Two out of three people questioned in the survey were non-smokers.

• 6 to show or feel doubt about something -- подвергать сомнению

  • I'm not for a moment questioning your decision.

  • [ + question word ] I'm just questioning whether we need the extra staff.