pontificate
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/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
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/pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
to express opinions in a way that seems very certain and important
He likes to pontificate about politics at dinner parties.
他喜欢在晚宴上对政治发表高论。
the position or time when someone is Pope
During his pontificate, he made significant reforms in the Church.
在他的任期内,他在教会中进行了重大改革。