Anh

recitation

gb/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2 Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ B2 action
1

saying something aloud from memory

Saying a text out loud, often from memory.

Mẫu sử dụng: recitation of [text]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often confused with citation (a reference to a source).
Từ đồng nghĩa
rote repetition (Emphasizes repeating without deep understanding.) | memorized speech (Highlights that the words are learned in advance.)
Từ trái nghĩa
improvisation (Speaking without a prepared text or memorization.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a recitation of a poem |a recitation of the Lord's Prayer |memorize for recitation |oral recitation |a perfect recitation |a stumbling recitation |practice recitation |recitation skills |recitation competition |recitation from memory
Chủ đề
education |language |performance
Ví dụ
  • Her recitation of the poem was clear and confident.
  • The children practiced their recitation every afternoon.
  • He forgot a line during the recitation and had to start again.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • I have a recitation tomorrow in class.
  • She practiced her recitation at home.
Danh từ C1 event
2

public performance of spoken text

A public event where someone reads or says a text aloud.

Mẫu sử dụng: a recitation of [poems/stories] (at/in [place])
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse with recital, which is especially common for music performances.
Từ đồng nghĩa
reading (More general; may not imply memorization or performance style.) | performance (Broader; can include acting or staging beyond spoken delivery.)
Từ trái nghĩa
silent reading (Reading to yourself rather than aloud for an audience.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a poetry recitation |a dramatic recitation |a public recitation |an evening recitation |a recitation performance |a recitation at the festival |a recitation by a guest speaker |a recitation of Shakespeare |a recitation of excerpts |attend a recitation
Chủ đề
arts |performance |culture
Ví dụ
  • The library hosted a recitation of classic poems.
  • Her recitation of the monologue brought the audience to tears.
  • We went to an outdoor recitation in the park.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • We watched a recitation at school.
  • He gave a recitation on stage.
Danh từ C1 event
3

class meeting for oral answers

A class meeting where students give spoken answers or practice material.

Mẫu sử dụng: in/at recitation; a recitation for [course]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In many universities, recitation is separate from lecture; learners may assume it means a performance.
Từ đồng nghĩa
discussion section (Common university term; emphasizes discussion more than reciting.) | tutorial (Often smaller-group teaching; not necessarily based on reciting.)
Từ trái nghĩa
lecture (Mainly one-way teaching rather than student participation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
go to recitation |miss recitation |recitation section |recitation class |weekly recitation |math recitation |chemistry recitation |recitation instructor |recitation leader |recitation attendance
Chủ đề
education |university
Ví dụ
  • We cover problem sets in recitation on Fridays.
  • She missed recitation, so she didn’t know about the quiz.
  • Ask the TA during recitation if you’re stuck on the homework.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • I have recitation after the lecture.
  • Recitation helps me practice the problems.
Danh từ formal C2 abstract
4

formal listing of facts or terms

A formal list of details in speech or writing.

Mẫu sử dụng: a recitation of [facts/events/terms]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this sense, recitation does not mean a performance; it means a detailed listing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
account (More general; may include interpretation, not just listing.) | statement (Neutral term; does not always imply a detailed list.)
Từ trái nghĩa
summary (A condensed version rather than a detailed listing.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a recitation of facts |a recitation of events |a recitation of terms |a lengthy recitation |a detailed recitation |a brief recitation |a recitation in the contract |a recitation in the report |a recitation of the background |mere recitation
Chủ đề
writing |law |business
Ví dụ
  • The report began with a recitation of the key facts.
  • The judge rejected the motion as a mere recitation of allegations.
  • The contract includes a recitation of the parties’ responsibilities.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
recitation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
re - cit - a - tion (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: recitation
  • Plural: recitation, recitations
Cách diễn đạt

recitation class

1
/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən klˈæs/
fixed phrase

class focused on oral practice

A class where students say answers or practice material aloud.

Ví dụ
  • The course has two lectures and one recitation class each week.
  • In recitation class, students present their solutions at the board.
  • The teacher used recitation class to review the chapter.

recitation section

1
/ɹˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən sˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

small class linked to lecture

A small class where you practice what you learned in lecture.

Ví dụ
  • My recitation section meets on Wednesdays with the TA.
  • You can switch to a different recitation section if there’s space.
  • We solve extra problems in recitation section after the lecture.

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