edifying
adj. 有教训意味的,教训性的,有益的
v. 开导,启发( edify的现在分词 )
If you describe something as edifying, you mean that it benefits you in some way, for example by teaching you about something.
In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying.
在18世纪,人们认为美术和音乐、诗歌一样,能够起到教化作用。
You say that something is not very edifying when you want to express your disapproval or dislike of it, or to suggest that there is something unpleasant or unacceptable about it.
It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past.
所有这些都让人回想起一段并不那么愉快的过去。
1. enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement;
He read edifying books to improve his mind.
他读一些陶冶性情的书籍,以提高自己的心智.
Let all things be done unto edifying.
凡事都当造就人.
They Began to see its weaknesses and the less edifying aspects of its civilisation.
他们开始看到中国的弱点,以及中国文明的其他较缺少启发性的一面.
Young students are advised to read edifying books to improve their mind.
建议青年学生们读一些陶冶性情的书籍,以提高自己的心智.
Travel is an edifying experience , especially for young people.
旅游可以使人增广见闻,年轻人更应该多参加旅游活动.