edifying
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you describe something as edifying, you mean that it benefits you in some way, for example by teaching you about something. 教诲的; 启示的[正式]
In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying. 在18世纪美术和音乐、诗歌一样被看作是具有启发作用的。
2. ADJ You say that something is not very edifying when you want to express your disapproval or dislike of it, or to suggest that there is something unpleasant or unacceptable about it. 令人愉快的; 可以接受的[with brd-neg] [表不满]
It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past. 所有这些都让人回想起一段不是很令人愉快的过去。
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