hold forth

Related to word: hold

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to speak at length about a specific topic, often causing others to become uninterested.

    長篇大論,滔滔不絕

    • He held forth on the plan during the meeting, causing everyone to feel bored.

      他在會議上長篇大論地講述這個計劃,讓每個人都感到無聊。

    • She loves to hold forth on her travel experiences at parties, which usually makes guests gradually lose interest.

      她喜歡在派對上滔滔不絕地講述她的旅行經歷,這通常讓客人逐漸失去興趣。

    • In class, the teacher held forth continuously, and the students began to find it hard to concentrate.

      在課堂上,老師不停地長篇大論,學生們開始覺得難以集中注意力。