| 释义 |
Noun: discourse diskors- Extended verbal expression in speech or writing
- An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
- sermon, preaching - An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
- discussion, treatment
Verb: discourse dis'kors- To consider or examine in speech or writing
- talk about, discuss - Carry on a conversation
- converse - Talk at length and formally about a topic
- hold forth, dissertate
Derived forms: discoursed, discoursing, discourses Type of: address, communicating, communication, cover, deal, handle, language unit, linguistic unit, plough [Brit, Cdn], plow [N. Amer], speak, speech, talk, treat Encyclopedia: Discourse |