oblation
US /əˈbleɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˈbleɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
供物, 献げ物, 犠牲
a religious offering or sacrifice
例:
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The priest prepared the bread and wine for the sacred oblation.
司祭は聖なる供物のためにパンとワインを準備した。
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Ancient cultures often made elaborate oblations to their gods.
2.
the act of offering something to a deity or for a sacred purpose
例:
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The ceremony included a solemn oblation of incense.
その儀式には厳粛な香の献納が含まれていた。
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His entire life was an oblation to the service of humanity.
彼の全生涯は人類奉仕への献身であった。