preach

🇬🇧 UK/pri:tʃ/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
preachother
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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.

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