excommunicate
US /ˌek.skəˈmjuː.nə.keɪt/
UK /ˌek.skəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
动词
开除教籍, 革除教门
officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church
示例:
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The bishop threatened to excommunicate the rebellious priest.
主教威胁要开除那个叛逆的牧师的教籍。
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Historically, kings could be excommunicated by the Pope.
历史上，国王可能被教皇开除教籍。