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vestments

UK //ˈvɛstmənts//US //ˈvɛstmənts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'vestimentum'(衣服),通过古法语 'vestment' 进入英语,词根 'vestire' 意为 'to clothe'(穿着)。

noun

❶ 指神职人员或宗教仪式中穿着的正式服装,通常具有特定的宗教象征意义。

“The priest wore elaborate vestments during the ceremony.”

(神父在仪式中穿着精美的祭衣。)

“The bishop's vestments were embroidered with gold thread.”

(主教的法衣上绣着金线。)

❶ 广义上指任何正式场合穿着的礼服或制服,尤其带有仪式感。

“The choir members wore purple vestments for the concert.”

(合唱团成员为音乐会穿着紫色礼服。)

“Judges wear special vestments in courtrooms.”

(法官在法庭上穿着特殊法袍。)

同义词:robes, garb, attire, regalia, vesture

常见短语

liturgical vestments — 特指基督教礼拜仪式中神职人员穿着的专用服装,不同颜色代表不同节期。

“The green liturgical vestments are used during ordinary time.”

(绿色祭衣用于平常时期的礼拜仪式。)

put on vestments — 指正式穿戴仪式服装的行为,常用于宗教或典礼场景。

“Before the service, the deacon put on his vestments in the sacristy.”

(礼拜开始前,执事在圣器室穿好祭衣。)