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crozier

UK //ˈkrəʊziə//US //ˈkroʊʒər//

词源

源自中古英语 'crosier', 古法语 'crocier'(带钩的棍棒),最终源于拉丁语 'crocia'(钩子)。

noun

❶ 主教或修道院院长持有的权杖,顶部呈弯曲形状,象征宗教权威。常见于基督教仪式中。

“The bishop held the crozier during the procession.”

(主教在游行时手持权杖。)

“The intricate design of the crozier reflected its sacred purpose.”

(权杖上精美的纹饰体现了它的神圣用途。)

同义词:pastoral staff, bishop's staff, shepherd's crook

常见短语

bear the crozier — 指担任主教或修道院院长职位,象征性地表示拥有宗教领导权。

“After years of service, he was honored to bear the crozier.”

(多年服务后,他荣幸地担任了主教职位。)