expatiate
UK/ek'speiʃieit/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To speak or write at great length and in detail about a subject
详述；细说；畅谈
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexout of, former
+
patroot
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iateto make, having
=expatiate
Common Collocations
- 1.expatiate on详述
- 2.expatiate about细说
- 3.expatiate upon畅谈
Example Sentences
- 1.
The professor expatiated on the historical significance of ancient Roman law.
- 2.
He expatiated at great length about his travels through Southeast Asia.