preach
🇬🇧 UK/pri:tʃ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To deliver a religious sermon; to advocate or urge a belief or course of action earnestly.
布道,讲道;说教,鼓吹,宣扬
n.
A religious discourse or sermon.
布道,说教
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpreachother
=preach
Common Collocations
- 1.preach a sermon布道讲道
- 2.preach to the choir对志同道合者说教(白费口舌)
- 3.practice what you preach言行一致
- 4.preach the gospel传播福音
Example Sentences
- 1.
The minister preached a powerful sermon about forgiveness and redemption.
- 2.
She constantly preaches the importance of sustainability to anyone who will listen.
- 3.
It's easy to preach about healthy living, but much harder to practice it.