moralize
/ˈmɒrəlaɪz/(亦作-ise)
verb
no obj.［often as noun moralizing］
1- indulge in comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority（尤指自命不凡地）谈论道德问题, 说教：
the self-righteous moralizing of his aunt was ringing in his ears.
他婶婶自以为是的说教回响在他的耳际。
1.1
- with obj. interpret or explain as giving lessons on good and bad character and conduct从道德角度理解（或解释）; 从…引出道德上的教训：
mythographers normally moralize Narcissus as the man who wastes himself in pursuing worldly goods.
神话作者通常从道德上把那喀索斯解释为将生命浪费在追逐世俗利益上的人。
1.2
- with obj. reform the character and conduct of提高…的品德; 改造：
he endeavoured to moralize an immoral society.
他努力改造不道德的社会。
派生词
moralization
nounmoralizer
nounmoralizingly
adverb词源
late Middle English （in the sense 'explain the moral meaning of'）： from French moraliser or medieval Latin moralizare, from late Latin moralis （see MORAL）.