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pontifical

/pɑnˈtɪfəkəl/

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1 · adj.

speaking as though one's opinions are unquestionably correct

武断说教的

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His pontifical tone discouraged the students from asking questions.
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他那种居高临下的说教口吻，让学生不敢提问。
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