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chappell

UK /ˈtʃæpəl/US /ˈtʃæpəl/

词源

源自中古英语 'chapele',来自古法语 'chapele',最终源于拉丁语 'cappella'(原意为小教堂或圣物存放处)。

noun

❶ 指小型的基督教礼拜堂,通常附属于教堂或独立存在,用于举行小型宗教仪式或私人祈祷。

“They got married in a small chappell near the lake.”

(他们在湖边的小礼拜堂举行了婚礼。)

“The chappell was built in the 12th century and still stands today.”

(这座礼拜堂建于12世纪,至今仍保存完好。)

同义词:chapel, sanctuary, oratory

常见短语

chappell of ease — 指为了方便偏远地区信徒而设立的小型礼拜堂,通常位于离主教堂较远的地方。

“The village built a chappell of ease so residents wouldn't have to travel far for services.”

(村里建了一座便利礼拜堂,这样居民就不必远行参加礼拜。)