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to hold forth
[phrase form: hold]
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长篇大论
to talk at length about a topic, often in a manner that others might find uninteresting or boring
例子
During the lecture, the guest speaker held forth about the history of ancient civilizations, captivating the audience with his expertise.
At the family gathering, Uncle Bob held forth about his extensive stamp collection, leaving everyone looking for an escape.
The professor held forth on the intricacies of quantum physics, losing most of the class within minutes.
Whenever Bill gets started on his conspiracy theories, he can hold forth for hours, oblivious to the eye rolls from his friends.
As the dinner party host, Sarah held forth on her recent travels, sharing endless stories that fascinated her but seemed never-ending to her guests.
