"pontificating" 怎么发音
word
pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪtɪŋ
pon-TIF-uh-kay-ting
pəntˈɪfɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
pun-TIF-ik-ay-ting
释义
Speaking or expressing opinions in a way that sounds like you think you are always right or more important than others, often in a moralizing or preachy manner.
IPA 音标
美式英语
pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪtɪŋ
英式英语
pəntˈɪfɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
简化发音
美式
pon-TIF-uh-kay-ting
英式
pun-TIF-ik-ay-ting
语境中听
He kept pontificating about the best way to study.
She is always pontificating during meetings.
Stop pontificating and listen to other people's ideas.
He started pontificating on politics at dinner, and no one could get a word in.