canonical
US /kəˈnɑː.nɪ.kəl/
UK /kəˈnɑː.nɪ.kəl/
1.
教会法的, 正典的
according to or ordered by canon law (ecclesiastical law)
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The decision was made according to canonical procedures.
该决定是根据教会法程序作出的。
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He studied canonical law at the seminary.
他在神学院学习教会法。
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正典的, 公认的
included in the list of sacred books officially accepted as genuine
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The Gospel of John is a canonical book of the New Testament.
约翰福音是新约的正典书卷。
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Only canonical texts are used for theological study.
只有正典文本用于神学研究。
3.
规范的, 标准的, 正统的
conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure; orthodox
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His approach to the problem was entirely canonical.
他解决问题的方法完全是规范的。
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The canonical form of the equation is simpler.
方程的规范形式更简单。