mystery play
US /ˈmɪs.tər.i ˌpleɪ/
UK /ˈmɪs.tər.i ˌpleɪ/
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神秘劇, 宗教劇
a medieval drama based on biblical stories, especially the life of Christ or the saints, performed in churches or on movable stages
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The town's annual festival includes a traditional mystery play.
該鎮的年度節日包括一場傳統的神秘劇。
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Scholars study mystery plays to understand medieval religious theater.
學者們研究神秘劇以了解中世紀的宗教戲劇。