"altar" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 祭坛

Definition

在宗教仪式中使用的高台或桌子，通常用于献祭、祈祷或仪式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于宗教或仪式场合，如教堂、寺庙、婚礼等，不用于指普通桌子。有时用于隐喻（如 '在…的祭坛上牺牲'）。

Examples

The priest stood at the altar and prayed.

神父站在**祭坛**前祷告。

She decorated the altar with flowers for the wedding.

她用鲜花装饰了**祭坛**，为婚礼做准备。

An offering was placed on the altar.

在**祭坛**上摆放了一份供品。

They exchanged vows in front of the church altar.

他们在教堂的**祭坛**前互换誓言。

The ancient temple's altar was covered with carvings.

古庙的**祭坛**上刻满了雕饰。

Many families build a small altar at home during holidays.

许多家庭在节日时会在家里设一个小**祭坛**。