pontificate
US /pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
UK /pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
动词
1.
发号施令, 武断地发表意见
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
示例:
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I think it's rude to pontificate about things you know nothing about.
我认为对你一无所知的事情发号施令是很无礼的。
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Politicians often pontificate on television about the state of the economy.
政客们经常在电视上就经济状况发表武断见解。
2.
主持教务, 行使教皇职权
to perform the office or duties of a pontiff (a pope or bishop)
示例:
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The bishop will pontificate at the cathedral this Sunday.
主教本周日将在大教堂主持教务。
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He was chosen to pontificate during the high mass.
他被选中在弥撒期间主持教务。
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