sententious
US /senˈten.ʃəs/
UK /senˈten.ʃəs/
形容詞
1.
說教的, 警句式的
given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner
範例:
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His speech was full of sententious remarks about duty and honor.
他的演講充滿了關於責任和榮譽的說教式言論。
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I found his constant sententious advice rather annoying.
我發現他那些沒完沒了的說教式建議相當煩人。
2.
警句式的, 格言式的
abounding in pithy aphorisms or maxims
範例:
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The ancient text was filled with sententious wisdom.
這篇古文充滿了警句式的智慧。
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His writing style is often described as sententious, favoring short, impactful statements.
他的寫作風格常被描述為警句式的，偏愛簡短而有力的陳述。