Definitions
v. To deliver a religious talk to a group of people.
讲道；布道
v. To strongly encourage others to accept an idea or behaviour.
宣扬；竭力倡导
v. To give unwanted advice about how others should behave.
说教
Example
The minister preached about kindness at the morning service.
牧师在晨间礼拜中以友善为主题讲道。
Schools should demonstrate respect through everyday practices rather than simply preach the importance of good behaviour.
学校应通过日常实践展现尊重，而不应仅仅说教，强调良好行为的重要性。
Collocations
- preach a sermon
- preach tolerance
- preach to someone
- practise what you preach
Word family
- preacher (n.)
- preaching (n.)
- preachy (adj.)
Synonyms
- advocate
- moralize
Usage tip
preach to someone常含“对某人说教”的贬义。
FAQ
- What does preach mean?
- To deliver a religious talk to a group of people. To strongly encourage others to accept an idea or behaviour. To give unwanted advice about how others should behave.
- How is preach pronounced?
- UK /priːtʃ/, US /priːtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
