canonize

US /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
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1.

冊封為聖人, 使神聖化

officially declare (a deceased person) to be a saint

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The Pope will canonize the revered nun next year.
教皇將於明年冊封這位受人尊敬的修女為聖人。
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Many believed she should be canonized for her charitable work.
許多人認為她應該因其慈善工作而被冊封為聖人。
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beatifysanctifyglorifyveneratehallow
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奉為經典, 視為神聖

treat or regard as being beyond reproach or of great significance

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His early works were canonized by critics.
他的早期作品被評論家奉為經典。
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The band's debut album has been canonized as a classic.
樂隊的首張專輯已被奉為經典。
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exaltreverevenerateenshrineimmortalize
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