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lecture

🇬🇧 UK/'lektʃə/🇺🇸 US/'lektʃә/
NGSL 3kIELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A formal spoken lesson delivered to a group; a lengthy scolding or rebuke.

讲座;演讲;训诫

v.

To give a formal talk to a group; to scold or preach at someone at length.

讲课;训诫;说教

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
lectchoose, read, gather
+
ureact, process, result
=lecture

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The professor delivered an inspiring lecture on quantum physics.

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