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源自拉丁语 'oratorius'(与演说者相关),通过后期拉丁语 'oratoricalis' 进入英语,词根 'orare' 意为'演讲'。
❶ 与演讲或演说有关的,形容某人具备出色的公开演讲技巧或风格,常用于描述正式场合的讲话艺术。
“His oratorical skills captivated the audience during the debate.”
(他在辩论中展现的演讲技巧令观众着迷。)
“The politician delivered an oratorical masterpiece at the convention.”
(这位政治家在大会上发表了一篇演讲杰作。)
oratorical contest — 演讲比赛,特指以修辞技巧和表达力为评判标准的公开演说竞赛。
“She won first prize in the national oratorical contest.”
(她在全国演讲比赛中获得一等奖。)