pontificate
US /pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/
動詞
1.
發號施令, 武斷地發表意見
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
範例:
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I think it's rude to pontificate about things you know nothing about.
我認為對你一無所知的事情發號施令是很無禮的。
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Politicians often pontificate on television about the state of the economy.
政客們經常在電視上就經濟狀況發表武斷見解。
2.
主持教務, 行使教皇職權
to perform the office or duties of a pontiff (a pope or bishop)
範例:
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The bishop will pontificate at the cathedral this Sunday.
主教本週日將在大教堂主持教務。
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He was chosen to pontificate during the high mass.
他被選中在彌撒期間主持教務。
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