pontificate
US /pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/
動詞
1.
もったいぶって話す, えらそうに話す
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
例:
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I think it's rude to pontificate about things you know nothing about.
何も知らないことについてもったいぶって話すのは失礼だと思います。
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Politicians often pontificate on television about the state of the economy.
政治家はよくテレビで経済状況についてもったいぶって語る。
2.
司教の職務を執り行う
to perform the office or duties of a pontiff (a pope or bishop)
例:
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The bishop will pontificate at the cathedral this Sunday.
司教は今週の日曜日に大聖堂で司教の職務を執り行います。
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He was chosen to pontificate during the high mass.
彼は盛儀ミサの間に司教職を務めるために選ばれた。
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