In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying.

在18世纪，人们认为美术和音乐、诗歌一样，能够起到教化作用。

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It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past.

所有这些都让人回想起一段并不那么愉快的过去。

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He read edifying books to improve his mind.

他读一些陶冶性情的书籍,以提高自己的心智.

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Let all things be done unto edifying.

凡事都当造就人.

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They Began to see its weaknesses and the less edifying aspects of its civilisation.

他们开始看到中国的弱点,以及中国文明的其他较缺少启发性的一面.

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Young students are advised to read edifying books to improve their mind.

建议青年学生们读一些陶冶性情的书籍,以提高自己的心智.

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Travel is an edifying experience , especially for young people.

旅游可以使人增广见闻,年轻人更应该多参加旅游活动.

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This is an edifying book.

这是一本陶冶情操的书.

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The paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read.

教堂中的绘画都有教化作用,即使对于读不懂它们的人也有这种作用.

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This edifying spectacle was the final event of the Governor's ball.

这个有启发性的表演便是省长的舞会的最后一个节目了.

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In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying.

在18世纪，人们认为美术和音乐、诗歌一样，能够起到教化作用。

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It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past.

所有这些都让人回想起一段并不那么愉快的过去。

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