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edifying [ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ]

adj. 有教训意味的，教训性的，有益的;
v. 开导，启发( edify的现在分词 );

例句:

  • It was never very edifying anyway, each camp busily caricaturing the other.
    来自NEWYORKER
  • 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。
  • 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。
  • 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.
  • Still, there are a couple of edifying shocks the system.
    来自BBC
  • But he decided that he wanted a school more edifying to Christ.
    来自NEWYORKER