basilica
US /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
UK /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
名词
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巴西利卡, 长方形会堂
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.
示例:
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The Roman Forum contains the ruins of several ancient basilicas.
罗马广场包含了几座古代巴西利卡的遗迹。
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The architect studied the design of a Roman basilica for inspiration.
建筑师研究了罗马巴西利卡的设计以获取灵感。
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大教堂, 天主教堂
a Roman Catholic church accorded certain privileges by the Pope.
示例:
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St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is a major pilgrimage site.
梵蒂冈城的圣彼得大教堂是一个主要的朝圣地。
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Many tourists visit the famous basilica in Rome.
许多游客参观罗马著名的大教堂。
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