epistle
US /ɪˈpɪs.əl/
UK /ɪˈpɪs.əl/
1.
书信, 信件
a letter
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He received a long epistle from his aunt.
他收到了姑妈的一封长信。
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The ancient texts contained many philosophical epistles.
古代文献中包含许多哲学书信。
2.
书信 (圣经)
a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle
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The Epistle to the Romans is a key text in Christian theology.
《罗马书》是基督教神学中的一个关键书信。
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Many of the New Testament books are epistles.
新约中的许多书卷都是书信。