英 [ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ] 美 [ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ]
v. 教诲，开导，启迪（edify 的现在分词）
adj. 启迪的，起教化作用的；陶冶情操的；令人愉快的
edifying /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/
形容词 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
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。
形容词 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
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。
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read
同义词： enlightening
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edification 启迪；教诲；精神修养
edify 熏陶；启发；教诲
有益的；有教化意味的
beneficial / helpful / useful / conducive / advantageous
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。
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。
Not that the edifying aspect of the story can he considered probable.
这并不是因为故事具有启发性的一面，于是我们认为这是可能的。
Veterans benefits have been around for ages, and their track record is none too edifying.
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Also, perhaps in consequence of its relative globality, its presentations are particularly well done and edifying.
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When the occasion demanded it, David could be edifying, while appropriately firm and blunt.