lectures
US /ˈlɛk.tʃərz/
UK /ˈlɛk.tʃəz/
複數名詞
1.
講座, 課程
formal talks given to a group of students, especially at a college or university, to teach them about a particular subject
範例:
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The professor's lectures on ancient history were always engaging.
教授關於古代歷史的講座總是引人入勝。
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I have three lectures to attend this morning.
我今天早上有三節課要上。
2.
說教, 訓斥
long, serious talks given to someone to criticize their behavior or advise them on how to behave
範例:
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My parents always give me lectures about cleaning my room.
我父母總是就打掃房間給我說教。
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I don't need a lecture on how to do my job.
我不需要關於如何做好工作的說教。
動詞
1.
講課, 授課
to deliver an educational discourse to an audience
範例:
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The professor often lectures on quantum physics.
教授經常講授量子物理學。
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She will lecture on modern art next week.
她下週將講授現代藝術。
2.
說教, 訓斥
to criticize or advise someone in a long, serious way
範例:
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My boss always lectures me about being on time.
我的老闆總是教訓我關於準時的問題。
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She lectured her son about his bad grades.
她訓斥了兒子關於他糟糕的成績。