Preaching Meaning in English
word · lemma: preach
释义
Delivering a religious sermon or talk, or giving moral advice in a forceful or unwelcome way to someone who does not want to hear it.
用法与细微差别
'Preaching to the choir' means trying to convince people who already agree with you. When used negatively ('Stop preaching'), it implies the speaker is being moralistic and preachy. 'Practice what you preach' means to follow your own advice. The noun form 'preaching' refers to the act or content of sermons.
例句
The pastor is preaching about forgiveness this Sunday.
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Stop preaching to me — I can make my own decisions.
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He has been preaching the importance of exercise for years.
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You're preaching to the choir — we all agree that climate change is a real threat.
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She's always preaching about healthy eating but I've seen her devour a whole pizza.
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His preaching style is so engaging that even the teenagers in the audience stay focused.
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