pontificate
noun
UK/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/
US/pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.kət/
Definitions of pontificate noun
- Countable(可数名词)
The term of office of a pope.
教宗任期
The policy was implemented during the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
这项政策是在教皇本笃十六世的任期内实施的。
He dedicated his entire pontificate to interreligious dialogue.
他将整个教皇任期都致力于宗教间的对话。
The Church underwent significant changes during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II.
教会在教皇约翰保罗二世的任期内经历了重大变化。
verb
UK/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/
US/pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
Definitions of pontificate verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
To express opinions in a dogmatic and pompous manner, often as if one's views are the only correct ones.
以自以为是的态度发表意见；武断地评论
He always likes to pontificate whenever politics comes up.
每当谈到政治，他总喜欢武断地发表意见。
She often pontificates in areas she knows nothing about, which sounds ridiculous.
她经常在她一无所知的领域武断地发表意见，这听起来很荒谬。
Experts like to pontificate to the public on issues within their field of expertise.
专家们喜欢向公众武断地发表他们专业领域内的问题。