temple
US /ˈtem.pəl/
UK /ˈtem.pəl/
1.
寺庙, 殿
a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence
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The ancient temple was dedicated to the sun god.
这座古老的寺庙是献给太阳神的。
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Many tourists visit the Buddhist temples in Thailand.
许多游客参观泰国的佛教寺庙。
2.
太阳穴
the flattened area on either side of the human head between the forehead and the ear
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He felt a throbbing pain in his temple.
他感到太阳穴一阵阵抽痛。
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She gently massaged her temples to relieve the headache.
她轻轻按摩太阳穴以缓解头痛。