PONTIFICATE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
pontificate (verb)
/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
Giải nghĩa:
to express your opinions in a way that shows you believe you are always right
Ví dụ:
She feels the need to pontificate about everything, no matter how small the issue.
pontificate (verb)
/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
Giải nghĩa:
to serve as a bishop, especially in the Roman Catholic Church
Ví dụ:
He has pontificated at the Vatican for many years.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'pontificate' means to speak or express one's opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner. It is often used to describe someone who talks in a condescending or arrogant way, as if they are an expert on a subject. For example, if a teacher were to lecture their students in an overbearing and preachy tone, they would be said to be 'pontificating'. Similarly, if someone were to give unsolicited advice in an overly confident and assertive way, they could be accused of 'pontificating'.So, if you want to use the word 'pontificate', just remember that it refers to someone who is speaking in a way that is overly confident, pompous, or dogmatic. It's not a positive term, so be careful not to use it to describe people who are simply passionate or enthusiastic about a subject.
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