Wordiyosermonize
🇬🇧 UK/'sә:mәnaiz/🇺🇸 US
GREB2
Definitions
v.
To preach or lecture at length, especially in a self-righteous or moralizing way
说教；布道；喋喋不休地讲大道理
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsermonroot
+
izeto make, to become
=sermonize
Common Collocations
- 1.sermonize about morality就道德问题说教
- 2.sermonize at someone对某人说教
- 3.[sermonize endlessly]没完没了地说教
- 4.tend to sermonize动不动就说教
Example Sentences
- 1.
He tends to sermonize about healthy eating whenever anyone orders dessert.
- 2.
The politician sermonized about moral values while ignoring his own scandals.
- 3.
Please don't sermonize at me — I already know I made a mistake.