read mechanically from a script; rigidly follow text
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to read mechanically from a prepared script; to rigidly follow a written text without adaptation or creativity
derogatoryTypically used derogatorily to criticize speakers, teachers, or officials who lack spontaneity and merely recite prepared materials. Often appears in contexts discussing ineffective teaching, bureaucratic meetings, or uninspired speeches.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiào教
shòu授
shàng上
kè课
zǒng总
shì是
zhào照
běn本
xuān宣
kē科
，
xué学
shēng生
men们
dōu都
hěn很
shī失
wàng望
。
This professor always lectures by mechanically reading from his notes, and the students are very disappointed.
Zuò做
bào报
gào告
shí时
bú不
yào要
zhào照
běn本
xuān宣
kē科
，
yào要
xué学
huì会
yǔ与
tīng听
zhòng众
hù互
dòng动
。
When giving a report, don't just read mechanically from a script; learn to interact with your audience.
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Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
tài太
zhào照
běn本
xuān宣
kē科
le了
，
háo毫
wú无
xīn新
yì意
。
His speech was too mechanical and read straight from the text, completely lacking originality.