释义 |
conclavecon‧clave /ˈkɒŋkleɪv $ ˈkɑːŋ-/ noun [countable] formal conclaveOrigin: 1300-1400 French, Latin, ‘room that can be locked’, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + clavis ‘key’ - Puruggnan said the alliance was formed during a secret conclave.
- He had been invited to Hall's conclave, but did not attend.
- Lally had no share in the informed conclave.
- One should conceive that judgment on his book is to be passed by a conclave of wise and quiet spirits.
- Some saw it as a policy platform for the conclave that could not long be delayed.
- Some say it is preparation for a conclave.
- The group of architects who met Hall in conclave were probably all well known to each other.
- There may have been secret conclaves for this purpose.
a private and secret meeting |