moralistic /ˌmorəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of MORALISTIC
[more moralistic; most moralistic] disapproving
: having or showing strong opinions about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior说教的 -
While a moralistic speech won't convince kids not to try drugs, a story about people affected by drugs might.当说教式演讲不能起到让孩子们远离毒品的作用时,讲述人们受毒品危害的故事可能会有效果。
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a moralistic tone/attitude说教的口吻/态度