declamation
US /ˌdek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdek.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
朗诵, 演说
the act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; especially, the public recitation of a set speech or poem
示例:
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His powerful declamation captivated the audience.
他有力的朗诵吸引了观众。
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The student practiced her declamation for the poetry contest.
学生为诗歌比赛练习她的朗诵。
2.
空洞的演说, 华而不实的言辞
a speech or piece of writing that is full of strong feeling but has little or no practical value
示例:
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His political speeches were often mere declamation, lacking substance.
他的政治演讲常常只是空洞的演说，缺乏实质内容。
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The essay was full of flowery language and empty declamation.
这篇文章充满了华丽的辞藻和空洞的演说。