or·a·tory /ˈɒrətri $ ˈɔːrətɔːri, ˈɑː-/ noun (plural oratories) 1. [uncountableU]TALK/MAKE A SPEECH the skill of making powerful speeches 演讲术,雄辩术 2. [countableC]RRCTBB a small building or part of a church where people can go to pray 小礼拜堂,祈祷室 —oratorical /ˌɒrəˈtɒrɪkəl◂ $ ˌɔːrəˈtɔːr-, ˌɑːrəˈtɑː-/ adjectiveadj