to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
彻底讨论一个问题以达成共识 (chèdǐ tǎolùn yīgè wèntí yǐ dáchéng gòngshí)
"They decided to talk things through before making any decision."
"他们决定在做任何决定之前彻底讨论问题。" (Tāmen juédìng zài zuò rènhé juédìng zhīqián chèdǐ tǎolùn wèntí.)
to prepare for something in advance
to use something as a foundation or starting point
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
to trade or exchange across parties
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
to introduce or prepare the way for something
