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Preach Meaning in English

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/ˈpɹitʃ/
preech
/pɹˈiːtʃ/
preech

释义

To deliver a religious talk or sermon, often in church; also used to mean strongly telling people what they should do or believe.

用法与细微差别

Common in religious contexts ('preach a sermon'), but also used figuratively when someone insists on their opinions or advice ('don't preach at me'). Can sound disapproving or annoying outside religion.

例句

He likes to preach about being honest.

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She was preaching kindness to the children.

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I don't want to preach, but you really should get some rest.

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Stop preaching—let people live their own lives.

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He always preaches about saving money but spends a lot himself.

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The priest preached to the congregation every Sunday.

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