excommunication
US /ˌek.skəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.skəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
開除教籍, 逐出教會
an institutional act of religious censure used to deprive, suspend, or limit membership in a religious community
範例:
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The bishop announced the excommunication of the rebellious priest.
主教宣布開除叛逆牧師的教籍。
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Historically, excommunication was a severe punishment in many religions.
歷史上，開除教籍在許多宗教中都是一種嚴厲的懲罰。
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