sermonizing
US /ˈsɜːrmənaɪzɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɜːmənaɪzɪŋ/
名词
说教, 布道
the act of delivering a sermon or a moralizing discourse
示例:
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His constant sermonizing about frugality became tiresome.
他没完没了地说教节俭，让人厌烦。
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The politician's speech felt more like sermonizing than a policy discussion.
这位政治家的演讲与其说是政策讨论，不如说是说教。
形容词
说教式, 布道式
delivering a sermon or a moralizing discourse; tending to preach
示例:
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His tone was often sermonizing, which put people off.
他的语气常常是说教式的，这让人反感。
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I'm tired of his constant sermonizing advice.
我厌倦了他没完没了的说教式建议。