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Cathedral Meaning in English

word

/kəˈθidɹəɫ/
kuh-THEE-druhl
/kɐθˈiːdɹəl/
kuh-THEE-druhl

释义

A cathedral is a large and important Christian church, often the central church of a city or area, and usually the seat of a bishop.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used for Christian churches, especially those with historical or architectural importance. Differ from 'church' (any Christian place of worship) and 'chapel' (smaller, often private). Common collocation: 'Gothic cathedral', 'cathedral city'. Formal, used in both religious and secular contexts.

例句

The city has a beautiful cathedral in the center.

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The bishop works at the cathedral.

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Many tourists visit the old cathedral every year.

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Let’s meet in front of the cathedral at noon.

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The concert last night inside the cathedral was amazing.

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You can't miss the huge doors of the cathedral from the street.

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