ed·i·fy /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/
(vt.)啟迪,熏陶,教誨
Ed·i·fy v. i. [imp. & p. p. Edified p. pr. & vb. n. Edifying.]
1. To build; to construct. [Archaic]
There was a holy chapel edified. --Spenser.
2. To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach.
It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public. --Gibbon.
3. To teach or persuade. [Obs.]
Ed·i·fy, v. i. To improve. [R.]
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edify
v : make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand
this proposal" [syn: enlighten]
[also: edified]