lecture
Relating to or used in a formal talk given to an audience for educational purposes, or the act of delivering such a talk. As an adjective (often attributive), it describes things like rooms, notes, or series associated with university-level teaching.
Exemplos
3 de 5I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.
I left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.
The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.
The visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.
I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.
I really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.
Quiz rápido
The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: lecture
Exemplos
I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.
everydayI left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.
The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.
formalThe visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.
I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.
informalI really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.
A lecture-based curriculum may be less effective than interactive workshops.
academicA curriculum centered on formal talks may be less effective than interactive workshops.
The CEO delivered a brief lecture regarding the new corporate compliance policies.
businessThe CEO gave a short formal talk regarding the new corporate compliance policies.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
give someone a lecture
to scold or criticize someone at length
read someone a lecture
to reprimand someone formally for their behavior
lecture on
to speak formally about a specific topic
Frequentemente confundido com
A lecture is usually a one-way presentation for many people, while a seminar is a small, interactive discussion group.
A speech is any formal talk to an audience, whereas a lecture is specifically for educational or instructional purposes.
Notas de uso
In academic settings, 'lecture' is a neutral term for a teaching method. However, in personal settings, it often carries a negative connotation of being boring, long, or condescending.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the verb 'make' (e.g., 'make a lecture'). The correct verbs are 'give', 'deliver', or 'hold' a lecture.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Late Latin 'lectura', which means 'a reading', coming from the Latin verb 'legere' (to read).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The lecture is the traditional cornerstone of Western higher education, though many modern universities are shifting toward more 'active learning' models.
Quiz rápido
The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: lecture
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