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lecture

US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/

noun Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

a speech that is open to the public

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The professor will give a lecture on international trade tonight.

Word Family

NounNoun
lecture gốc lecturer lectureship
VerbVerb
lecture gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • presentationthe activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
  • talkan exchange of ideas via conversation
  • speechthe act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Collocations

  • Easy attend a lecture
    to be present at an event or meeting regarding a lecture
  • Medium deliver a lecture
    to bring or provide results or goods regarding a lecture
  • Hard guest lecture on marketing strategy
    describing guest lecture on marketing strategy (a visitor to whom hospitality is extended)
  • Very Hard deliver a stern lecture on ethics
    to bring or provide results or goods regarding a stern lecture on ethics

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.