Christendom

英 ['krisəndəm] 美
  • n. 基督教徒的总称;信奉基督教的国家

英文词源


Christendom (n.)
Old English cristendom "Christianity, state of being a Christian," from cristen (see Christian) + -dom, suffix of condition or quality. The native formation, crowded out by Latinate Christianity except for sense "lands where Christianity is the dominant religion" (late 14c.). Similar formations in Scandinavian languages.

双语例句


1. All Christendom makes merry at Christmas.
圣诞节时整个基督教世界尽情欢乐.

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2. Rome was the greatest city in all Christendom.
罗马是当时世界上最伟大的城市.

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3. During festival, in every country, Christendom all holds ceremonious souvenir ceremony.
节日期间, 各国基督教徒都举行隆重的纪念仪式.

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4. I think I am the happiest man in Christendom.
我觉得我是世界上最幸福的人.

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5. Every stoic is a stoic; but in Christendom, where is the Christian?
每一个斯多葛派的人都是“斯多葛”主义者; 但在基督教世界, 哪有基督教徒?

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