a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students

We went to a lecture on Italian art. 我们去参加了一个关于意大利艺术的讲座。

Who's giving the lecture this afternoon? 今天下午的课由谁来讲？

an angry or serious talk given to someone in order to criticize their behaviour

My dad gave me a lecture on the evils of alcohol last night. 昨天晚上爸爸教训了我一顿，给我讲了酒的危害。

to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university

For ten years she lectured in law. 她教了10年的法律课。

She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights. 她到北美各地宣讲妇女的权利。

to talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour

His parents used to lecture him on his table manners. 以前他的父母经常批评他的餐桌礼仪。