homily

• 指宗教性的讲道或布道，通常用于道德或精神上的劝诫，常在教堂礼拜中发表。也泛指冗长乏味的道德说教。

A noun referring to a religious discourse or sermon intended to provide moral or spiritual instruction, often delivered during a church service.

1. Religious sermonC1formal

   A short religious speech or sermon, especially one given during a church service.

   讲道

   • The priest delivered a moving homily on forgiveness.
   • The congregation listened attentively to the homily.
   • His homily focused on the importance of charity.

   同义词addressdiscourseexhortationlecturelessonpreachingsermon

2. Moralizing lectureC1informal

   A long, often tedious, speech giving moral advice or a lesson.

   说教

   • My grandfather gave me a homily about the value of hard work.
   • She delivered a homily on the dangers of procrastination.
   • I don't need another homily about saving money.

   同义词lecturemoralismmoralizationpreachmentsermon