discourse
n
1 [C] (fml 文) lengthy and serious treatment of a subject in speech or writing 论文; 演讲.
2 [U] (linguistics 语言) continuous piece of spoken or written language (口头或书面的连贯的)语段, 话语
analyse the structure of discourse 分析语段结构
[attrib 作定语]
discourse analysis 话语分析.
discourse v [Ipr]
~ on/upon sth (fml 文) talk, preach or lecture about sth (usu at length) (通常长篇大论地)论说、 宣扬或讲授某事物
The speaker discoursed knowledgeably on a variety of subjects. 演讲者头头是道地论述了一系列问题.
You'd better not go inside. There might be snakes.
你最好不要进去。说不定有蛇呢。
After the accident, all the lines and taps were clearly marked and new people joining the workforce were given a talk on safety before they started work.