altar

'ɒ:ltә

Collins 1

n. the table in Christian churches where communion is given
n. a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made

n. 圣坛, 祭坛

Collins 星级

5,800

BNC 频率

5,661

使用频率

altar 源自拉丁语 altare，表示“高处”。这个词根与宗教仪式相关，通常指供奉的高台。可以记住“高台”与“祭坛”的关系。

例句

1. The bride and groom exchanged their vows at the altar.

新娘和新郎在祭坛上交换了誓言。

2. Candles were lit on the altar for the ceremony.

仪式上，祭坛上的蜡烛被点燃了。

3. Many people pray at the altar in the church.

许多人在教堂的祭坛前祈祷。