单词 | shrine |
释义 | Word Frequency shrine(ʃraɪn) noun 1. a place of worship hallowed by association with a sacred person or object 2. a container for sacred relics 3. the tomb of a saint or other holy person 4. a place or site venerated for its association with a famous person or event 5. Roman Catholic Church a building, alcove, or shelf arranged as a setting for a statue, picture, or other representation of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint verb 6. short for enshrine Derived forms shrinelike (ˈshrineˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English scrīn, from Latin scrīnium bookcase; related to Old Norse skrin, Old High German skrīni |
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