托福必备词汇 - Religion

在这里，你将学习一些关于宗教的英语单词，如“寺庙”、“神社”、“灵魂”等，这些是托福考试所需要的。

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abbey

[名词]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

修道院, 大教堂

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at the abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .他们毕生致力于在**修道院**服务，在其神圣的围墙内找到慰藉和目标。

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temple

[名词]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

寺庙, 神殿

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .他前往**寺庙**朝圣，以履行对神明的誓言。

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mosque

[名词]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

清真寺, 穆斯林礼拜场所

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at the mosque.他在**清真寺**每周五的布道中听了伊玛目的讲道。

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shrine

[名词]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

神社, 朝圣地

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .在宗教节日和特殊场合期间，**圣地**吸引了成千上万的信徒。

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monastery

[名词]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

修道院, 寺院

Ex: The abbot of the monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .**修道院**的**院长**监督其精神和行政事务。

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believer

[名词]

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

信徒, 信仰者

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Christianity

[名词]

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

基督教

Ex: Christianity teaches the importance of love , forgiveness , and compassion for others .**基督教**教导爱、宽恕和同情他人的重要性。

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Catholic

[形容词]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

天主教的, 与天主教教会有关的

Ex: Catholic schools often integrate religious education into their curriculum.

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Protestant

[形容词]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church, distinct from the Roman Catholic Church

新教的

Ex: She participated in Protestant youth group activities during her teenage years .她在青少年时期参加了**新教**青年团体的活动。

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Christ

[名词]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

基督, 耶稣基督

Ex: The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous discourses given by Christ.山上宝训是**基督**所讲的最著名的讲道之一。

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Bible

[名词]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

圣经, 聖經

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.**圣经**已被翻译成多种语言，使许多人能够接触到它。

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bishop

[名词]

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

主教, 教区主教

Ex: After years of dedicated service , he was appointed bishop and given responsibility for overseeing all the churches in the city .经过多年的奉献服务，他被任命为**主教**，并负责监督城市中的所有教堂。

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father

[名词]

the title used for Christian priests

神父, 牧师

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Saint

[名词]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

圣人, 圣徒

Ex: She was inspired by the writings of Saint Augustine and often quoted his works.她受到**圣**奥古斯丁著作的启发，经常引用他的作品。

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monk

[名词]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

和尚, 僧侣

Ex: The monk's robe and shaved head were symbols of his commitment to his religious order .**和尚**的袍子和剃光的头是他对宗教秩序承诺的象征。

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nun

[名词]

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

修女, 尼姑

Ex: The nun's habit and veil were symbols of her commitment to her religious community .**修女**的习惯和面纱是她对宗教社区承诺的象征。

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to preach

[动词]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

讲道, 布道

Ex: The pastor preached a powerful sermon that inspired the whole community .牧师**宣讲**了一个强有力的布道，激励了整个社区。

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soul

[名词]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

灵魂

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .这首歌令人难忘的旋律似乎触动了每个听到它的人的**灵魂**。

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heaven

[名词]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

天堂, 天国

Ex: Legends speak of a paradise known as heaven, reserved for the righteous .传说中有一个被称为**天堂**的乐园，是为正义者保留的。

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hell

[名词]

the realm of Satan and the evil forces in which sinners suffer after death eternally

地狱, 阴间

Ex: The teachings often emphasize the importance of repentance to avoid hell.教义经常强调悔改的重要性以避免**地狱**。

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spiritual

[形容词]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

精神的, 宗教的

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .社区聚集在一起举行**精神**仪式以纪念他们的祖先。

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to worship

[动词]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

崇拜, 敬拜

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .追随者通过日常祈祷和仪式**崇拜**他们的神。

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ritual

[名词]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

仪式, 典礼

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.献香的**仪式**是许多佛教仪式中不可或缺的一部分。

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sin

[名词]

any act that goes against the law of God

罪

Ex: The concept of sin often plays a central role in discussions of morality .**罪**的概念在道德讨论中常常扮演核心角色。

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faith

[名词]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

信仰, 信念

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense of faith among the congregation .传教士强有力的布道在会众中激发了新的**信仰**感。

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divine

[形容词]

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

神圣的, 天国的

Ex: He prayed for divine guidance in making important life decisions.他在做出重要的人生决定时祈求**神圣的指引**。

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devil

[名词]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

魔鬼, 恶魔

Ex: Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away the devil to bring good fortune .一些文化中有象征性地驱赶**魔鬼**以带来好运的节日。

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Islam

[名词]

the religion of the Muslims, which was established by Muhammad whose holy book is called the Quran

伊斯兰教

Ex: Islam teaches compassion , charity , and justice as fundamental values in daily life .**伊斯兰教**教导慈悲、慈善和正义作为日常生活中的基本价值观。

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Muslim

[名词]

a person who believes in Islam

穆斯林, 伊斯兰教徒

Ex: The Quran serves as the holy book for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices.《古兰经》作为**穆斯林**的圣书，指导他们的信仰和实践。

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Quran

[名词]

the sacred book of Islam which is written in Arabic

古兰经, 伊斯兰教的圣书

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Buddhism

[名词]

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

佛教, 佛教徒的宗教

Ex: Buddhism has a rich history of art and architecture , including famous statues of the Buddha .**佛教**拥有丰富的艺术和建筑历史，包括著名的佛像。

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hinduism

[名词]

the religion of most people in South Asia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in which people worship multiple gods

印度教, 印度宗教

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enlightenment

[名词]

(in Buddhism and Hinduism) the highest spiritual insight or wisdom that can be achieved

觉悟, 觉醒

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judaism

[名词]

the religion of Jewish people that is monotheistic

犹太教

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to convert

[动词]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

皈依, 改变宗教信仰

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .经过一段精神觉醒的时期后，艾米莉决定**皈依**犹太教。

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carnival

[名词]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

狂欢节, 节日

Ex: The streets were filled with music and dancing during the carnival.在**狂欢节**期间，街道上充满了音乐和舞蹈。

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to sacrifice

[动词]

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

献祭, 牺牲

Ex: The tribe believed that sacrificing a warrior would ensure victory in battle .部落相信**牺牲**一名战士将确保战斗中的胜利。

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cult

[名词]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

邪教, 崇拜

Ex: After leaving the cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience .离开**邪教**后，她寻求咨询以从经历的心理影响中恢复。

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to commemorate

[动词]

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

纪念, 缅怀

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .举办这个节日是为了**纪念**该地区丰富的文化遗产。

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