discourse

• 指书面或口头的交流、讨论，或对某一主题的正式论述，尤其在学术或知识语境中。

A noun referring to written or spoken communication, discussion, or formal treatment of a subject, often in an academic or intellectual context.

1. Formal discussionB2formal

   Written or spoken communication or debate on a particular subject.

   话语

   • The professor gave a discourse on modern philosophy.
   • Political discourse often involves heated arguments.
   • The discourse between the two leaders was productive.

   同义词debatedialoguediscussiondisquisitionexpositionorationtreatise

2. Linguistic unitC1formal

   A connected series of utterances or texts larger than a sentence.

   话语

   • Discourse analysis examines how language functions in social contexts.
   • The discourse in the novel shifts between past and present tense.
   • Academic discourse requires precise terminology.

   同义词text

• 动词，指参与正式或详尽的讨论、论述或交谈，也指就某一主题进行论述或讲述。

A verb used to express the act of engaging in formal or extended discussion or communication on a particular subject.

1. Speak or write at lengthC1formal

   To speak or write formally and at length on a particular subject.

   论述

   • The professor discoursed on the history of democracy for two hours.
   • He discoursed eloquently about the importance of education.
   • She discoursed at length on the topic of climate change.

   同义词declaimdescantdissertateexpatiatehold forthlectureorateperoratepontificatesermonize