1. | [i][t] 布道，讲道（尤指教堂中礼拜时）to give a religious talk in a public place, especially in a church during a service |
She preached to the congregation about forgiveness. 她向会众宣讲宽恕的道理。 | |
The minister preached a sermon on the parable of the lost sheep. 牧师讲道时用了亡羊的比喻。 |
2. | [t][i] 宣传，宣扬，宣讲（教义、生活方式、体制等）to tell people about a particular religion, way of life, system, etc. in order to persuade them to accept it |
to preach the word of God 传布上帝的道 | |
He preached the virtues of capitalism to us. 他向我们宣扬资本主义的优点。 | |
She preached about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. 她宣扬了健康生活的好处。 |
3. | [i] 说教to give sb advice on moral standards, behaviour, etc., especially in a way that they find annoying or boring |
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to preach. 很抱歉，我并没有说教的意思。 | |
You're preaching at me again! 你又在对我说教了！ |
