basilica
US /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
UK /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
名詞
1.
巴西利卡, 長方形會堂
a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse, used in ancient Rome as a court of law or for public assemblies.
範例:
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The Roman Forum contains the ruins of several ancient basilicas.
羅馬廣場包含了幾座古代巴西利卡的遺跡。
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The architect studied the design of a Roman basilica for inspiration.
建築師研究了羅馬巴西利卡的設計以獲取靈感。
2.
大教堂, 天主教堂
a Roman Catholic church accorded certain privileges by the Pope.
範例:
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St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is a major pilgrimage site.
梵蒂岡城的聖彼得大教堂是一個主要的朝聖地。
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Many tourists visit the famous basilica in Rome.
許多遊客參觀羅馬著名的大教堂。
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