| 词汇 | altar |
| 释义 | altar noun[ C ] uk /ˈɔːl.tər//ˈɒl.tər/ us /ˈɑːl.tɚ/ a structure with a flat top, often shaped like a table, that is used in some religious ceremonies, for example as a place to put important religious objects: 圣坛，祭坛 The ancient Egyptians erected altars to Isis. The chapel contains a splendid early Baroque altar. George Pachantouris/Moment/GettyImages the altar the altar in a Christian church, used as a way of referring to the ceremony of marriage: Many couples appear to be in no rush to head to the altar. She had a fiancé who left her at the altar (= decided not to marry her just before, or during, the wedding) and she never considered another man again. She was still young when she was led to the altar. A stone block that served as an altar stood at the front of the temple. Before eating, it is customary to offer a part of every meal on the altar. Parts of religious buildings apse belfry bell tower chancel chancery confessional crypt flying buttress font gargoyle holy of holies pew pulpit rood screen rose window sacristy sanctuary transept vault vestry You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Weddings Maybe the strangest but most typical things on the altar are the sugar skulls. As Wallace entered the chapel and advanced towards the altar, he saw a woman kneeling in prayer. In the first and second story, to which access is gained by more than usually narrow stairs, are some small altars with carved idols. Its three altars and other sacred appurtenances have crumbled and passed away years ago. The church has a fine oak screen in the south chancel and a stone altar with five crosses in the north aisle. Then a monk took the king and the young knight behind the altar, and showed them where the shield hung. To honour them they erected altars and performed their vows. altar | American Dictionaryaltar noun[ C ] us/ˈɔl·tər/ a type of table used in religious ceremonies |
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