引经据典 meaning in English
copiously quote authoritative works; cite from the classics or ancient works; give chapter and verse; give quotations from classics [ancient works]; make classical allusions; quote (some) adage; quote from the best authors; quote from the classics to prove a point; quote the classics; speak by the book
Examples
- His sermons were delivered without book .
他的讲道文从不引经据典。 - He battered him with authorities .
他引经据典地对他实行重炮轰击。 - He quoted, "this castle hath a pleasant seat. also, the heaven's breath smells wooingly here! "
他引经据典地说：“这座城堡的处所何等壮美，苍天的气息令人心醉！ - Her allusive style is difficult to follow
她引经据典的风格晦涩难懂 - The young schoolboy can not understand the allusive conversation of intellectual men
这个年轻的学生听不懂文人们引经据典的谈话。