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lecture

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được
Số nhiều: lecturesQuá khứ: lecturedPhân từ 2: lecturedV-ing: lecturing

The word carries a duality of authority. In an academic setting, it represents the transmission of knowledge from an expert to a student, evoking an image of a podium, a chalkboard, and a structured environment. It is professional and instructional, though often associated with a one-way flow of communication. In a personal or social context, the word takes on a negative, condescending tone. Here, it describes a power imbalance where one person assumes a position of moral or intellectual superiority to reprimand another. This usage suggests a feeling of annoyance or resentment in the listener, as the speaker is not teaching but judging.

Countable when referring to a specific academic presentation or a specific instance of being scolded.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A formal talk given to a group of people to teach them a particular subject.

"The professor gave a lecture on quantum physics."

Danh từ

A long, serious speech given to someone to criticize their behavior.

"My father gave me a stern lecture about coming home late."

Ngoại động từ
[someone]

To give a formal talk to a group of people.

"She was invited to lecture at the university."

Ngoại động từ
[someone]

To scold or criticize someone seriously.

"Stop lecturing me on how to raise my children."

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