discourse

名词 discourse:

1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing
2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
   同义词：sermon, preaching
3. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
   同义词：discussion, treatment

动词 discourse:

1. to consider or examine in speech or writing
   同义词：talk about, discuss
2. carry on a conversation
   同义词：converse
3. talk at length and formally about a topic
   同义词：hold forth, dissertate

1. Sweet discourse makes short days and nights.
   [谚]话若投机嫌日短。
2. He discoursed impressively on Newton's theory of gravity.
   他讲述了牛顿的引力定律，给人以深刻的印象。
3. They listened to his discourse on human relations.
   他们听他作关于人际关系的演讲。
4. The judges had solemn discourse together.
   法官们在一起严肃地交谈。

dis.course

n.（名词）
Verbal expression in speech or writing.
演说，论述：口头表达或书面文字表达
Verbal exchange; conversation.
交谈；对话
A formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken.
正式的讨论：对某一题目的正式、长时间的书面或口头讨论
Archaic The process or power of reasoning.
【古语】 推理能力：推理过程或能力
v.（动词）
dis.coursed,dis.cours.ing,dis.cours.es[d-skôrs., -skôrs.]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To speak or write formally and at length.See Synonyms at speak
演说：正式而长久地讲述或书写参见 speak
To engage in conversation or discussion; converse.
谈论，谈话：进行谈话或谈论；交谈
v.tr.Archaic （及物动词）【古语】
To narrate or discuss.
叙述，讨论

来源：
Middle English discours [process of reasoning]
中古英语 discours [推理过程]
from Medieval Latin discursus
源自 中世纪拉丁语 discursus
from Latin [a running about] [from past participle of] discurrere [to run about]
源自 拉丁语 [东奔西跑；奔忙] [] 源自discurrere的过去分词 [东奔西跑；奔忙]
dis- [apart] * see dis-
dis- [分开，离开] *参见 dis-
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-

【引伸】
discours.er
n.（名词）