excommunication
US /ˌek.skəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.skəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
名词
开除教籍, 逐出教会
an institutional act of religious censure used to deprive, suspend, or limit membership in a religious community
示例:
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The bishop announced the excommunication of the rebellious priest.
主教宣布开除叛逆牧师的教籍。
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Historically, excommunication was a severe punishment in many religions.
历史上，开除教籍在许多宗教中都是一种严厉的惩罚。
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