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Moot point
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争议点, 讨论无意义的点
a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements
Idiom
Informal
Old useWhat is the origin of the idiom "moot point" and when to use it?
The idiom "moot point" originated from Old English, where "moot" referred to a formal assembly or meeting. Over time, the term evolved to signify a hypothetical or debatable point that is subject to discussion or dispute but has no practical consequence or relevance to the current situation. In modern usage, a "moot point" is often used to describe an issue or argument that is rendered irrelevant or academic because it no longer holds practical importance or is no longer applicable to the present circumstances.
Example
Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one.
我们在上一个项目中是否应该采用不同的方法现在已经是一个争议点；我们需要关注即将到来的项目。
Discussing the merits of the old policy versus the new one is a moot point since the company has already implemented the changes.
讨论旧政策与新政策的优缺点已经是一个争议点，因为公司已经实施了变化。
