"formal public speaking, the art of eloquence," 1580s, from Latin (ars) oratoria "oratorical (art)," fem. of oratorius "of speaking or pleading, pertaining to an orator," from orare "to speak, pray, plead" (see orator).
oratory (n.2)
"small chapel," c. 1300, from Old French oratorie and directly from Late Latin oratorium "place of prayer" (especially the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Rome, where musical services were presented), noun use of an adjective, as in oratorium templum, from neuter of Latin oratorius "of or for praying," from orare "to pray, plead, speak" (see orator).
双语例句
1. The wedding will be at the Brompton Oratory next month.
婚礼将于下月在布朗普顿礼拜堂举行。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He displayed determination as well as powerful oratory.
他既展示出震撼人心的雄辩术，又显露了矢志不移的决心。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I admire the oratory of some politicians.
我佩服某些政治家的辩才.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He dazzled the crowd with his oratory.
他的雄辩口才使听众赞叹不已.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. He pulverized the opposition with the force of his oratory.