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GRE必备词汇 - 地狱里寒冷的一天

在这里,你将学习一些关于宗教的英语单词,如“无神论”、“万物有灵论”、“洗礼”等,这些是GRE考试所需要的。

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Zen
[名词]

a school of Mahayana Buddhism, originally formed in Japan, emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than reading religious scripts or ritual worship

禅, 禅宗

禅, 禅宗

Ex: She enjoys reading books on Zen and its teachings.她喜欢阅读关于**禅**及其教义的书籍。
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agnosticism
[名词]

uncertainty or lack of commitment regarding the existence of deities or the ability to know and comprehend the nature of ultimate reality

不可知论, 不可知论

不可知论, 不可知论

Ex: Her agnosticism was rooted in the belief that the question of whether deities exist is beyond human comprehension and should remain an open-ended inquiry .她的**不可知论**植根于这样一种信念,即神灵是否存在这个问题超出了人类的理解范围,应该保持一个开放式的探究。
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atheism
[名词]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

无神论, 否认神的存在

无神论, 否认神的存在

Ex: Atheism often sparks discussions about the nature of existence .**无神论**常常引发关于存在本质的讨论。
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the Trinity
[名词]

(in Christianity) the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

三位一体, 圣三一

三位一体, 圣三一

Ex: Belief in the Trinity is a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine.对**三位一体**的信仰是基督教教义的一个基本方面。
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theology
[名词]

the study of religions and faiths

神学, 宗教学

神学, 宗教学

Ex: He pursued a career in theology to become a religious leader .他追求**神学**事业以成为宗教领袖。
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almighty
[形容词]

having the absolute power and ability to do anything

全能的, 万能的

全能的, 万能的

Ex: The villagers prayed to the almighty god for protection and guidance .村民们向**全能的**神祈祷,以求保护和指引。
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animism
[名词]

the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings

泛灵论, 相信灵魂存在于自然元素、物体和生物中的信仰

泛灵论, 相信灵魂存在于自然元素、物体和生物中的信仰

Ex: In animism, rocks , mountains , and other geographical features are regarded as having spiritual essence .在**泛灵论**中,岩石、山脉和其他地理特征被认为具有精神本质。
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theism
[名词]

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

有神论, 相信一个或多个神的存在

有神论, 相信一个或多个神的存在

Ex: Their theism included worship of multiple gods and goddesses .他们的**有神论**包括对多位神和女神的崇拜。
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biblical
[形容词]

related to or derived from the Bible

圣经的, 与圣经有关的

圣经的, 与圣经有关的

Ex: The biblical commandments serve as moral guidelines for believers .**圣经**诫命作为信徒的道德准则。
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baptism
[名词]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

洗礼, 基督教入教仪式

洗礼, 基督教入教仪式

Ex: The community came together to witness the baptism of new members .社区聚集在一起见证新成员的**洗礼**。
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bar mitzvah
[名词]

a Jewish ceremony for a boy when he turns 13, marking his transition to being considered an adult in the Jewish community

受戒礼, 受戒仪式

受戒礼, 受戒仪式

Ex: His bar mitzvah ceremony was a grand celebration with family and friends .他的**成人礼**仪式是与家人和朋友一起的盛大庆祝活动。
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secularism
[名词]

the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations

世俗主义, 政教分离

世俗主义, 政教分离

Ex: The rise of secularism has led to more inclusive laws that respect all beliefs .
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spiritualism
[名词]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

招魂术, 唯灵论

招魂术, 唯灵论

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .**招魂术**在19世纪变得流行,当时人们试图与死者联系。
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asceticism
[名词]

a practice that advocates letting go of all the material, mortal, or pleasurable things in order to enrich one's faith and spiritual abilities

禁欲主义, 苦行

禁欲主义, 苦行

Ex: Asceticism was central to his spiritual journey and personal growth.**禁欲主义**是他精神之旅和个人成长的核心。
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archbishop
[名词]

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

大主教, 总主教

大主教, 总主教

Ex: The cathedral hosted a special Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the archbishop's ordination .大教堂举办了一场特别的弥撒来庆祝大主教的授职周年纪念。
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christening
[名词]

a Christian religious ceremony during which a baby is named and admitted to the Christian Church

洗礼, 命名仪式

洗礼, 命名仪式

Ex: The godparents played an important role in the christening, promising to support the child in their spiritual journey .教父母在**洗礼**中扮演了重要角色,承诺在孩子的心灵旅程中给予支持。
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clergy
[名词]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

神职人员, 牧师

神职人员, 牧师

Ex: The church was filled with clergy from different denominations .教堂里挤满了来自不同教派的**神职人员**。
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commemorative
[形容词]

acting as something like a statue or structure that is established to remind others of a person or event

纪念的,  纪念性的

纪念的, 纪念性的

Ex: The artist designed a commemorative to honor the fallen soldiers.艺术家设计了一个**纪念物**来纪念阵亡的士兵。
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congregation
[名词]

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

会众, 集会

会众, 集会

Ex: The congregation celebrated Easter together with a joyful service and shared meal .**会众**以欢乐的礼拜和共享的餐食一起庆祝复活节。
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consecration
[名词]

act or ceremony of declaring something sacred or dedicated to a divine purpose, particularly in Christianity

奉献, 神圣化

奉献, 神圣化

Ex: The consecration of water in certain religious ceremonies signifies its transformation into a purifying and sacred substance .在某些宗教仪式中,水的**祝圣**意味着它转变为一种净化和神圣的物质。
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crucifix
[名词]

a cross with a image or statue of Jesus on it

十字架, 带有耶稣像或雕像的十字架

十字架, 带有耶稣像或雕像的十字架

Ex: She wore a small crucifix around her neck as a symbol of her faith .她脖子上戴着一个小的**十字架**作为她信仰的象征。
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deity
[名词]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

神, 神明

神, 神明

Ex: The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals .**神**的信徒们用精心设计的仪式庆祝了他们的信仰。
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ecclesiastic
[名词]

a male priest, religious leader, or minister; especially a Christian one

教士, 牧师

教士, 牧师

Ex: The ecclesiastic was known for his compassionate leadership in the community .这位**教会人士**以其在社区中富有同情心的领导而闻名。
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effigy
[名词]

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

雕像, 肖像

雕像, 肖像

Ex: In the square , they unveiled an effigy of the city 's founder .在广场上,他们揭开了城市创始人的**雕像**。
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epistle
[名词]

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

书信, 使徒书信

书信, 使徒书信

Ex: In his epistle to Titus , Paul gives guidance on church leadership .在给提多的**书信**中,保罗提供了关于教会领导的指导。
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exorcism
[名词]

the religious or spiritual practice of driving out evil spirits or entities from a person or place

驱魔, 解放

驱魔, 解放

Ex: The movie depicted a dramatic exorcism scene that scared audiences .这部电影描绘了一个戏剧性的**驱魔**场景,吓坏了观众。
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Gospel
[名词]

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

福音, 马太福音

福音, 马太福音

Ex: The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount .马太**福音**包括登山宝训。
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kosher
[形容词]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

洁食, 符合犹太教规的

洁食, 符合犹太教规的

Ex: They observed kosher guidelines during the holiday by avoiding mixing dairy and meat products in their meals .他们在假期期间通过避免在餐食中混合乳制品和肉类产品来遵守**洁食**指南。
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guru
[名词]

a religious leader or teacher in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Sikhism

古鲁, 精神导师

古鲁, 精神导师

Ex: He became a follower of the guru after attending a spiritual retreat .参加了一次精神静修后,他成为了**古鲁**的追随者。
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halal
[形容词]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

清真, 符合伊斯兰教法的

清真, 符合伊斯兰教法的

Ex: They confirmed that all ingredients were halal before cooking.他们在烹饪前确认所有成分都是**清真**的。
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hermit
[名词]

a person who lives a very simple life in solitude as a religious practice

隐士, 隐修者

隐士, 隐修者

Ex: The hermitage was a place of refuge for pilgrims seeking guidance and solace from the wise hermit who dwelled within its walls .隐居处是寻求居住在其中的智者**隐士**指导和安慰的朝圣者的避难所。
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heretic
[名词]

someone with beliefs against the doctrines of a particular religion

异教徒

异教徒

Ex: The heretic faced trial for spreading ideas contrary to the church's doctrine.**异教徒**因传播与教会教义相反的思想而面临审判。
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hymn
[名词]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

赞美诗, 圣歌

赞美诗, 圣歌

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .合唱团在复活节庆祝活动中演唱了一首美丽的**赞美诗**。
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the belief that after someone’s death, their spirit comes back to life in the form of a new body, especially in Buddhism and Hinduism

轮回, 转世

轮回, 转世

Ex: The child claimed to remember details from a previous reincarnation.这个孩子声称记得前世**转世**的细节。
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judaic
[形容词]

related to the Jew and their faith, religion, or culture

犹太的, 与犹太教有关的

犹太的, 与犹太教有关的

Ex: Her artwork often explores Judaic themes and symbols.她的艺术作品经常探索**犹太**主题和象征。
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martyr
[名词]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

殉道者, 烈士

殉道者, 烈士

Ex: The group honored the martyr who sacrificed their life for freedom .该团体向为自由牺牲生命的**烈士**致敬。
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lama
[名词]

a Mongolian or Tibetan Buddhist monk

喇嘛, 西藏或蒙古的佛教僧侣

喇嘛, 西藏或蒙古的佛教僧侣

Ex: The lama was known for his wisdom and peaceful demeanor .**喇嘛**以其智慧和和平的举止而闻名。
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monastic
[形容词]

relating to people like monks, nuns, etc. who voluntarily made a public sacred promise to dedicate their life to a special duty

修道的, 宗教的

修道的, 宗教的

Ex: The documentary focused on the monastic life of monks in the remote mountains .这部纪录片聚焦于偏远山区僧侣的**修道院**生活。
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pantheism
[名词]

the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God

泛神论, 认为上帝和宇宙是一体的信仰

泛神论, 认为上帝和宇宙是一体的信仰

Ex: Pantheism differs from traditional monotheism in that it does not conceive of a personal deity separate from creation but rather sees divinity as intrinsic to the natural order .**泛神论**与传统一神论的不同之处在于,它不认为有一个与创造分离的个人神,而是将神性视为自然秩序的内在部分。
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polytheism
[名词]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

多神论, 信仰多位神

多神论, 信仰多位神

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .**多神论**通常涉及致力于敬拜不同神灵的仪式和典礼。
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