edification
/ˌedɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌedɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌe-də-fə-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)
edification — 名詞
1. the process of becoming wiser or morally better through learning, serious though
啟迪；教益
透過學習帶來的心智與品格提升
the process of becoming wiser or morally better through learning, serious thought, or careful teaching.
Professor Amani hoped the museum visit would bring some edification, not just entertainment.
Amani 教授希望這趟博物館參觀能帶來一些啟迪，而不只是娛樂。
bring edification, not just entertainment
Karim found real edification in the history talks he heard on long bus rides.
Karim 覺得他在漫長公車車程中聽的那些歷史講座，真的很有教益。
find edification in + talks or reading
At dinner, Hannah said the book offered edification as well as a lively story.
晚餐時，Hannah 說那本書除了故事生動，也很有啟迪。
The school kept the old speeches online for the edification of new student leaders.
學校把那些舊演講放在網路上，供新任學生幹部閱讀，從中得到教益。
Gabriel joined the reading circle for edification, not for the free coffee.
Gabriel 參加讀書會是為了得到啟迪，不是為了免費咖啡。
- enlightenment
stresses clearer understanding or insight more than steady moral growth
- instruction
focuses on the teaching given, not the inner improvement it produces
- uplift
more literary and often stresses moral or emotional improvement
- amusement
centres on enjoyment rather than moral or intellectual growth
文法句型
for edification
for the edification of + person/group
用法筆記
Often appears in formal discussion of books, talks, religion, or education. In casual English, people usually choose words like learning, insight, or inspiration instead.