C2 正被谈论的…，讨论中的…
the person or thing that is being discussed
I stayed at home on the night in question. 那个晚上我在家里呆着没出去。
She posted a video of herself holding the item in question.
He insists he's not responsible for the disappearance of the object in question.
It comes as no surprise to learn that the woman in question is the eldest daughter of a famous singer.
The population grew by three percent during the period in question.
See also: question noun (PROBLEM)