| 词汇 | hold forth |
| 释义 | Idiom hold forth , speak at length Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL to speak at length. (Informal.)I've never seen anyone who could hold forth so long.The professor held forth about economic theory for nearly an hour. Idiom hold forth to talk for a long time on a subject.She held forth for half an hour on the stupidity of TV reality shows. Phr V hold forth holds, holding, held hold forth to talk about a particular subject for a long time, often in a way that other people find boringoften + onShe held forth on a variety of subjects all through lunch.I sat quietly in a corner while Greg held forth. hold forth to talk or give your opinion about something for a long time, especially in a way that is boring for other people: Edward, now on his fifth pint, was holding forth in the corner of the bar.+ on/about Politicians are always holding forth on standards in education, but they know nothing about teaching! hold forthTo talk about something for a lengthy amount of time. If Grandpa starts holding forth about the weather, we'll be hearing about the Farmers' Almanac all night. hold forth (on someone or something)to speak at great length about someone or something. Sadie held forth on the virtues of home cooking. Sharon is holding forth, and everyone is paying close attention. hold forthSpeak in public, especially at great length. For example, Barbara loved to hold forth on the latest discoveries in astronomy. [Second half of 1600s] hold ˈforth (about/on something)(disapproving) speak for a long time about something in a way that other people might find boring: The politician held forth on the importance of living in a society free from social injustice.He’s a real bore. He’s always holding forth about something or other.hold forthv. To talk at great length: The professor held forth on the subject of classical literature for an hour. |
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