oblation
US /əˈbleɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˈbleɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
献祭, 祭品, 供奉
a religious offering or sacrifice
示例:
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The priest prepared the bread and wine for the sacred oblation.
牧师为神圣的献祭准备了面包和酒。
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Ancient cultures often made elaborate oblations to their gods.
古代文化经常向他们的神灵献上精心制作的祭品。
2.
供奉, 奉献, 祭献
the act of offering something to a deity or for a sacred purpose
示例:
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The ceremony included a solemn oblation of incense.
仪式包括庄严的香火供奉。
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His entire life was an oblation to the service of humanity.
他的一生都是对人类服务的奉献。