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In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying.
在18世纪，人们认为美术和音乐、诗歌一样，能够起到教化作用。
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They Began to see its weaknesses and the less edifying aspects of its civilisation.
他们开始看到中国的弱点,以及中国文明的其他较缺少启发性的一面.
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Young students are advised to read edifying books to improve their mind.
建议青年学生们读一些陶冶性情的书籍,以提高自己的心智.
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The paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read.
教堂中的绘画都有教化作用,即使对于读不懂它们的人也有这种作用.
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This edifying spectacle was the final event of the Governor's ball.
这个有启发性的表演便是省长的舞会的最后一个节目了.
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也不可听从荒渺无凭的话语，和无穷的家谱。这等事只生辩论，并不发明神在信上所立的章程。
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