declaim
[dɪ'klem]
vt. 慷慨词, 演讲, 朗读

vi. 慷慨词, 演讲, 朗读

1. A preacher stood declaiming in the town centre.
   传教士市镇慷慨词.
2. She wrote a book declaiming against our corrupt society.
   她写书抨击腐败.
3. It is not a sign of humility to declaim against pride.
   慷慨激昂言语击傲谦逊标。

declaim
[ verb ]

1. recite in elocution

<verb.communication> recite

2. speak against in an impassioned manner

<verb.communication> inveigh
he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society

Declaim \De*claim"\ (d[-e]*kl[=a]m"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
{Declaimed} (d[-e]*kl[=a]md"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Declaiming}.]
[L. declamare; de- + clamare to cry out: cf. F. d['e]clamer.
See {Claim}.]
1. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration;
to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc.,
in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public
speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week.

2. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously,
noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to
rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the
repeal of the stamp act. --Bancroft.


Declaim \De*claim"\, v. t.
1. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set
manner.

2. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. [Obs.]
``Declaims his cause.'' --South.