sermon

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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 English
sermonother
=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.

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