encyclical

en'siklikәl

n. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
s. intended for wide distribution

a. 传阅的, 广泛传送的

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encyclical 可以拆分为en-（表示“在…之内”）+ cycl（源自“circle”，意为“圈”）+ ical（形容词后缀，表示“相关的”）。整体意思是“在循环（或圈子）内的”，通常指教皇发布的通告，涉及宗教或社会问题。

例句

1. The pope wrote an encyclical to address climate change.

教皇写了一封通谕来应对气候变化。

2. Many people were inspired by the encyclical on social justice.

许多人受到关于社会正义的通谕的启发。

3. The encyclical emphasized the importance of caring for the poor.

这封通谕强调了关心贫困者的重要性。