oratory
UK/'ɔrәtәri/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The art of formal, persuasive public speaking.
演讲术，雄辩术。
n.
A small chapel for private prayer.
（私人的）小礼拜堂。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedor (mouth, speak) + -atory (relating to / place for) = the art of speaking, or a place for spoken prayer. Both senses come from the mouth-root: one is the skill of fine speaking, the other a room for words addressed to God.
Root or still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.political oratory政治演讲
- 2.art of oratory演讲艺术
- 3.stirring oratory激动人心的演讲
Example Sentences
- 1.
His political oratory could move an entire nation.
- 2.
The students were trained in the art of oratory.
- 3.
She prayed quietly in the small oratory.