"catacombs" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 地下墓穴
• 地下陵墓

Definition

地下墓穴是指地下通道，通常用作埋葬死者或宗教用途，里面常有墓穴或坟墓。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用复数形式。多指历史悠久的地下墓穴，特别是指罗马或巴黎的著名墓穴。有时也用来指复杂的地下通道网络。不要与天然洞穴或普通隧道混淆。

Examples

Many ancient cities have catacombs beneath them.

许多古老的城市下面有**地下墓穴**。

The catacombs were used for burying people long ago.

**地下墓穴**很久以前用来埋葬人。

Tourists often visit the catacombs in Paris.

游客常常参观巴黎的**地下墓穴**。

We got lost in the dark passages of the catacombs.

我们在**地下墓穴**的黑暗通道里迷路了。

Some people say the catacombs are haunted at night.

有人说晚上**地下墓穴**闹鬼。

Exploring the old catacombs felt both scary and exciting.

探索古老的**地下墓穴**让人又害怕又兴奋。