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eucharist

UK //ˈjuːkərɪst//US //ˈjuːkərɪst//

词源

源自希腊语 'eucharistia'(感恩),通过晚期拉丁语 'eucharistia' 进入英语,与基督教感恩奉献的仪式传统相关。

noun

❶ 基督教圣餐仪式,象征耶稣基督的身体和血,信徒通过领受面包和葡萄酒纪念耶稣的牺牲。

“The priest blessed the bread and wine during the Eucharist.”

(牧师在圣餐仪式上祝圣了面包和葡萄酒。)

“Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body of Christ.”

(天主教徒相信圣体就是基督的真实身体。)

同义词:Holy Communion, Lord's Supper, Sacrament

常见短语

receive the Eucharist — 指信徒在仪式中正式领受圣餐面包和葡萄酒的行为。

“The congregation knelt to receive the Eucharist.”

(会众跪着领受圣餐。)

celebrate the Eucharist — 指牧师主持圣餐仪式的正式表达,强调仪式的神圣性。

“The bishop will celebrate the Eucharist on Easter Sunday.”

(主教将在复活节周日主持圣餐仪式。)