declamation
US /ˌdek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
朗誦, 演說
the act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; especially, the public recitation of a set speech or poem
範例:
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His powerful declamation captivated the audience.
他有力的朗誦吸引了觀眾。
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The student practiced her declamation for the poetry contest.
學生為詩歌比賽練習她的朗誦。
2.
空洞的演說, 華而不實的言辭
a speech or piece of writing that is full of strong feeling but has little or no practical value
範例:
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His political speeches were often mere declamation, lacking substance.
他的政治演講常常只是空洞的演說，缺乏實質內容。
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The essay was full of flowery language and empty declamation.
這篇文章充滿了華麗的辭藻和空洞的演說。