canon

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GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
n. a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
n. a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
n. a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

中文翻译

n. 教会法规, 圣典, 准则, 标准, 教士
[医] 规范, [加农]炮

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8,526
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记忆技巧

canon 源自希腊语 kanon,意为“标准”或“规则”。可以记住它与“标准”相关联。

例句

1. The novel is considered part of the literary canon.
这部小说被认为是文学经典的一部分。
2. Many films are adapted from the works in the Shakespearean canon.
许多电影是根据莎士比亚经典作品改编的。
3. The art exhibit features pieces that are canonical in modern art history.
这个艺术展览展示了现代艺术史上具有经典地位的作品。

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