vt.

1. 【宗】布道；讲（道）[+that]
   He devoted his life to preaching the word of God.

   他一生致力于传播上帝的声音。

2. 鼓吹；反复灌输
   They preach peace.

   他们鼓吹和平。

vi.

1. 讲道；说教[（+to/about）]
   The chaplain came and preached to a packed church.

   牧师来给挤满教堂的人们讲道。

2. 鼓吹，宣扬
3. 唠叨地劝诫[（+to/at/about）]
   Don't preach to me.

   别对我说教。

n.

1. 讲道；说教；训诫

v.

1. deliver a religious address to an assembled group of people.
   ▸publicly proclaim (a religious message).
2. earnestly advocate (a principle):
   my parents always preached tolerance.
   ▸ (preach at) give moral advice to (someone) in a self-righteous way.