sermon
🇬🇧 UK/'sә:mәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A religious speech delivered during a church service; a lengthy moral lecture or rebuke
布道;说教;训诫
v.
To deliver a sermon; to lecture or moralize at someone
布道;说教
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsermonother
=sermon
Common Collocations
- 1.deliver a sermon发表布道
- 2.preach a sermon讲道
- 3.Sunday sermon主日布道
- 4.give a sermon进行说教
Example Sentences
- 1.
The priest delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness and compassion.
- 2.
My father gave me a long sermon about the importance of saving money.
- 3.
The congregation listened attentively as the pastor began his Sunday sermon.