excommunicate
US /ˌek.skəˈmjuː.nə.keɪt/
UK /ˌek.skəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
動詞
開除教籍, 革除教門
officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church
範例:
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The bishop threatened to excommunicate the rebellious priest.
主教威脅要開除那個叛逆的牧師的教籍。
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Historically, kings could be excommunicated by the Pope.
歷史上，國王可能被教皇開除教籍。