pontificate

vi. 自负地谈论, 执行教皇职务

发音

UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/
UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/
US /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/
US /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
AU
US /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/
US /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/

词形变化

pontificates 复数 pontificates pontificated pontificates 三单 pontificating pontificating 现在分词 pontificated 过去式 pontificated 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

v.
  1. 1.

    To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

    不及物
  2. 2.

    To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.

    不及物
  3. 3.

    To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

    不及物

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

papacy

上位词 3

government authorities regime

部分词 4

pope pontiff bishop of Rome Vicar of Christ
动词

上位词 4

talk speak administer administrate

词源

From Latin pontificatus, from pontifex (“high priest”), from pons (“bridge”) + facere (“make”).

来源：wiktionary