canonize

US /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
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册封为圣人, 使神圣化

officially declare (a deceased person) to be a saint

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The Pope will canonize the revered nun next year.
教皇将于明年册封这位受人尊敬的修女为圣人。
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Many believed she should be canonized for her charitable work.
许多人认为她应该因其慈善工作而被册封为圣人。
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beatifysanctifyglorifyveneratehallow
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奉为经典, 视为神圣

treat or regard as being beyond reproach or of great significance

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His early works were canonized by critics.
他的早期作品被评论家奉为经典。
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The band's debut album has been canonized as a classic.
乐队的首张专辑已被奉为经典。
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exaltreverevenerateenshrineimmortalize
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