discourse/ ˈdɪskɔːrs dɪsˈkɔːrs /

1.noun[c] [Written] 

演讲,论文

Knowledge of topic of discourse could aid selection of candidates.
演讲的能力有助于竞选。
2.noun[c] 

布道,说教

To what extent should a religious discourse be developed in favor of every-day language?
在什么范围内,宗教演说可以发展成为日常使用的语言?
3.noun[u] 

交谈,谈话

The discourse on public safety was uninteresting to say the least.
至少来讲,讨论公共安全是索然无味的。
4.noun[u] [Linguistics] 

话语,语段

5.vi.

论述,著述

He discoursed on his understanding of the new laws that would take effect.
他阐述了他对这个即将生效的法令的理解看法。
6.vi.

交谈,谈话

They were discoursing over the latest gossip.
他们在谈论最近的蜚短流长。
7.vi.

谈论,论说,讲演

The invited speaker discoursed on a number of interesting topics.
应邀而来的演讲者讲述了几个很有意思的话题。
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