"basilica" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大教堂
• 长方形教堂

Definition

一种大型重要的教堂，通常具有历史或建筑意义；在古罗马，是用于会议的长方形公共建筑。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Basilica” 常用于宗教或历史背景。在基督教中指获得特殊地位的大教堂，历史上在古罗马指公共集会建筑。不要和“主教座堂”(cathedral)混淆，二者不完全相同。

Examples

The basilica is open to visitors every day.

这座**大教堂**每天对游客开放。

They took many photos inside the basilica.

他们在**大教堂**里拍了很多照片。

The old Roman basilica was used for meetings.

古罗马的**长方形教堂**曾用于会议。

Have you ever been inside St. Peter's basilica? It's stunning.

你去过圣彼得**大教堂**里面吗？很壮观。

Many pilgrims travel each year to visit the famous basilica.

每年有许多朝圣者前来参观著名的**大教堂**。

You can see the dome of the basilica from almost anywhere in the city.

你几乎可以在城市任何地方看到**大教堂**的圆顶。