"domine" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 主啊（古語，宗教用語）

Definition

一個古老或正式用語，常用於宗教或歷史語境中稱呼主人、領主或老師。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

此詞在現代英語極為罕見，僅見於宗教或歷史語境。語氣非常正式、古老，日常交流不使用。不要和 'dominate'（支配）混淆。

Examples

The priest greeted the bishop as 'domine' during the old ceremony.

在古老的儀式上，牧師稱呼主教為 '**domine**'。

'Domine', said the student to his teacher in medieval times.

「**Domine**」，學生在中世紀對老師說。

You may see the word 'domine' in ancient church texts.

你可能會在古早的教會文獻中看到「**domine**」。

When reading Latin hymns, you'll sometimes come across 'domine' as a term of respect.

讀拉丁聖歌時，有時會見到「**domine**」作為尊稱。

In medieval dramas, a servant might address his master as 'domine' instead of 'sir'.

在中世紀戲劇中，僕人有時會稱呼主人為「**domine**」而不是「sir」。

If you hear 'domine' in a modern context, it's probably being used for dramatic or historical effect.

在現代場合聽到「**domine**」的話，很可能是為了戲劇或歷史效果而用。