mor·al·ize /ˈmɔrəˌlaɪz, ˈmɑr-/
(vt.)教化,解說道德,用道德意義解釋(vi.)說教
Mor·al·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moralized p. pr. & vb. n. Moralizing ]
1. To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
This fable is moralized in a common proverb. --L'Estrange.
Did he not moralize this spectacle? --Shak.
2. To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
While chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed
By Wisdom, moralize his pensive road. --Wordsworth.
3. To render moral; to correct the morals of.
It had a large share in moralizing the poor white people of the country. --D. Ramsay.
4. To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.
Good and bad stars moralize not our actions. --Sir T. Browne.
Mor·al·ize v. i.
1. To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
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moralize
v 1: interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story" [syn: moralise]
2: speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements;
"This man always sermonizes" [syn: sermonize, sermonise,
preachify, moralise]
3: improve the morals of [syn: moralise]