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edifying是什么意思

edifying

英[ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ] 美[ ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ]

adj. 有教训意味的，教训性的，有益的；
v. 开导，启发( edify的现在分词 )；

同义词

edifying的同义词之：
learning

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ADJ-GRADED

教导的;启迪的;起教化作用的

If you describe something as edifying, you mean that it benefits you in some way, for example by teaching you about something.
例句
In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying. 在18世纪，人们认为美术和音乐、诗歌一样，能够起到教化作用。
ADJ-GRADED

(通常用于否定句)令人愉快的,可以接受的

You say that something is not very edifying when you want to express your disapproval or dislike of it, or to suggest that there is something unpleasant or unacceptable about it.
例句
It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past. 所有这些都让人回想起一段并不那么愉快的过去。

英英词典释义

Adjective
1. enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement;
"the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read"

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