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单词 lesson
释义

lesson

1 of 2

noun

les·​son ˈle-sᵊn How to pronounce lesson (audio)
1
: a passage from sacred writings read in a service of worship
2
a
: a piece of instruction
b
: a reading or exercise to be studied by a pupil
c
: a division of a course of instruction
3
a
: something learned by study or experience
his years of travel had taught him valuable lessons
b
: an instructive example
the lessons of history
c
: reprimand

lesson

2 of 2

verb

lessoned; lessoning ˈle-sə-niŋ How to pronounce lesson (audio)
ˈles-niŋ

transitive verb

1
: to give a lesson to : instruct
2
: lecture, rebuke

Synonyms

Noun

  • assignment
  • reading

Verb

  • educate
  • indoctrinate
  • instruct
  • school
  • teach
  • train
  • tutor
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Example Sentences

Noun You can't go out to play until you've finished your lessons. The book is divided into 12 lessons. She took piano lessons for years. political leaders who have failed to learn the lessons of history I've learned my lesson—I'll never do that again! Let that be a lesson to you—if you don't take better care of your toys they'll get broken! Verb would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Lowit’s images from fashion weeks around the world are a history lesson in the evolving beauty standards of the fashion industry, capturing generation after generation of models. Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 That was the accidental lesson in Monday’s rare moment of levity in the Crimson Tide football complex. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 This is the needling lesson the Padres learned, in so many ways. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 If nothing else, the Trump presidency could be a good lesson for our young adults. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 This sweeping sheer linen canopy in Lorraine and Patrick Frey’s home in Provence is a lesson in less is more. Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 That was another life lesson on the path to his new role in the hemp industry. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 The Camp Fire was a shocking lesson in threat evaluation. Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 For Merrill, the project was a lesson in going with her instincts—in this case, not to get super precious. Sarah Medford, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
Verb
Wray did not explain how the FBI deduced a connection between Chinese efforts to lesson the effects of sanctions and any potential planning for an invasion of Taiwan. Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 Democrats are battling among themselves over how, and whether, to lesson some of these curbs. Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 Oregon tried to lesson the load on Verdell the past few springs, with last year’s practices cut short before full contact any way. oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2021 Regents were deciding whether to drop four men’s sports -- indoor and outdoor track, gymnastics and tennis -- as part of the athletic department’s attempt to lesson the financial blow caused by the coronavirus pandemic. oregonlive, 10 Oct. 2020 The Pac-12′s daily, rapid-response testing will lesson the risk of those kind of outbreaks within a team. oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2020 In theory, the Pac-12′s greater resources and capability for frequent and rapid testing should lesson the risk. oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2020 The fluted barrel, besides adding a distinctive look to the gun, helps lesson the overall weight to just under 8 pounds. Savage Arms, Field & Stream, 30 July 2020 To lesson their harmful impact on the environment, 35 Starbucks stores began charging customers who use the paper cups on Monday, February 26. Suzannah Weiss, Teen Vogue, 27 Feb. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French leçon, from Late Latin lection-, lectio, from Latin, act of reading, from legere to read — more at legend

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lesson

noun

les·​son ˈle-sᵊn How to pronounce lesson (audio)
1
: something learned or taught
Travels to other countries taught him valuable lessons.
2
: a single class or part of a course of instruction
music lessons

lesson 1 of 2

noun

as in assignment
something assigned to be read or studied your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • assignment
  • reading
  • homework
  • lecture
  • study
  • exercise
  • practice
  • schoolwork
  • practise
  • drill
  • étude

lesson

2 of 2

verb

as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • teach
  • educate
  • school
  • tutor
  • lecture
  • train
  • instruct
  • guide
  • coach
  • indoctrinate
  • mentor
  • drill
  • prepare
  • preach
  • ground
  • prime
  • inform
  • moralize
  • verse
  • brief
  • reteach
  • inculcate
  • instill
  • show
  • lead
  • homeschool
  • direct
  • introduce
  • edify
  • qualify
  • familiarize
  • enlighten
  • habilitate
  • catechize
  • rear
  • implant
  • instil
  • fit
  • reschool
  • impart (to)
  • retrain
  • initiate
  • reeducate
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