Language Point 31

But the appearance of the Internet raises the issue: ... (Para. 11)

Meaning: But the coming of the Internet raises the question: ...

issue: n. 1. an important point

The real issue is that we should use the Internet properly.

问题的关键是我们必须正确使用因特网。

The Vietnam War was an important issue in the United States for many years.

许多年中，越南战争在美国是一个重要话题。

2. printing at one time of a magazine, etc.

I read that article in the most recent issue of Foreign Literature.

我在最近一期《外国文学》上读到了那篇文章。

The current issue of Time magazine contains a report on original natives in Australia.

最近一期《时代》杂志刊登了一篇有关澳大利亚原始土著人的报导。

vt. 1. send out; put forth

The government issues money and stamps.

政府发行货币和邮票。

This official paper is issued by the foreign affairs office.

这份正式文件是由外事办签发的。

2. print; publish 出版；刊行

This magazine is issued every week.

这个杂志是周刊。