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temple

(tempəl)

Word forms: plural temples

1. countable noun

A temple is a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in the Buddhist and Hindu religions, and in ancient Greek and Roman times.

...a small Hindu temple.

...the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. [+ of]

Synonyms: shrine, church, sanctuary, holy place More Synonyms of temple

2. countable noun [usually plural]

Your temples are the flat parts on each side of the front part of your head, near your forehead.

Threads of silver ran through his beard and the hair at his temples.

temple in British English 1

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

a building or place dedicated to the worship of a deity or deities

a place of worship used by Latter-day Saints (Mormons)

3. US another name for a synagogue

any Christian church, esp a large or imposing one

any place or object regarded as a shrine where God makes Himself present, esp the body of a person who has been sanctified or saved by grace

a building regarded as the focus of an activity, interest, or practice

a temple of the arts

Derived forms

templed (ˈtempled)

adjective

temple-like (ˈtemple-ˌlike)

adjective

Word origin

Old English tempel, from Latin templum; probably related to Latin tempus time, Greek temenos sacred enclosure, literally: a place cut off, from temnein to cut

temple in British English 2

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

the region on each side of the head in front of the ear and above the cheekbone

▶ Related adjective: temporal

Word origin

C14: from Old French temple, from Latin tempora the temples, from tempus temple of the head

temple in British English 3

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

the part of a loom that keeps the cloth being woven stretched to the correct width

Word origin

C15: from French, from Latin templum a small timber

Temple in British English 1

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

either of two buildings in London and Paris that belonged to the Templars. The one in London now houses two of the chief law societies

any of three buildings or groups of buildings erected by the Jews in ancient Jerusalem for the worship of Jehovah

Temple in British English 2

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

Shirley, married name Shirley Temple Black. 1928–2014, US film actress and politician. Her films as a child star include Little Miss Marker (1934), Wee Willie Winkie (1937), and Heidi (1937). She was US ambassador to Ghana (1974–76) and to Czechoslovakia (1989–92)

Sir William. 1628–99, English diplomat and essayist. He negotiated the Triple Alliance (1668) and the marriage of William of Orange to Mary II

William. 1881–1944, English prelate and advocate of social reform; archbishop of Canterbury (1942–44)

Temple in American English

(ˈtɛmpəl)

Sir William1628-99; Brit. diplomat & writer

temple in American English 1

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

a building for the worship of a divinity or divinities

anything viewed as the dwelling place of God or a divinity

a. [T-]

any of the Jewish sacred edifices for worshiping Jehovah, successively built in ancient Jerusalem

a synagogue, esp. of a Reform or Conservative congregation

a church

4. [T-]

either of two sets (Inner Temple and Middle Temple) of London buildings housing two of England's four principal law societies: their site was formerly occupied by the London branch of the Knights Templars

temple in American English 2

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

either of the flat surfaces alongside the forehead, in front of each ear

2. US

either of the sidepieces of a pair of glasses that fit across the temples and over the ears

Word origin

OFr < VL tempula, altered < L tempora, the temples, pl. of tempus, akin to tempus, time (in reference to pulse): see temper

temple in American English 3

(ˈtɛmpəl)

noun

a device for keeping the cloth in a loom stretched to its correct width during weaving

Word origin

LME < MFr: see template

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They also had to have a temple to worship it in.The country may be damaged in places - many ancient temples were reduced to rubble - but other areas escaped virtually unscathed.So his body is a temple these days?This is just a modern twist on an ancient tale of temples and the money men.Individual churches and temples will be able to apply for a licence to hold civil partnership ceremonies.Sweat stuck curls of grey hair to his forehead and temples.Armed guards have now been placed around the temple.She treats her body like a temple and wants us to do the same.Higher still looms an ancient temple and tiny castle framed by streams of prayer flags.Are you a better person because you think your body is a temple?

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British English: temple /ˈtɛmpl/ NOUN

A temple is a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in the Buddhist and Hindu religions.

...a small Hindu temple.

American English: temple
Arabic: مَعْبَد
Brazilian Portuguese: templo
Chinese: 庙宇
Croatian: hram
Czech: chrám
Danish: tempel
Dutch: tempel
European Spanish: templo
Finnish: temppeli
French: temple
German: Tempel
Greek: ναός
Italian: tempio
Japanese: 寺院
Korean: 신전
Norwegian: tempel
Polish: świątynia
European Portuguese: templo
Romanian: templu
Russian: храм
Latin American Spanish: templo
Swedish: tempel
Thai: วัด
Turkish: tapınak
Ukrainian: храм
Vietnamese: đền thờ

Chinese translation of 'temple'

temple

(ˈtɛmpl)

n (c)

(= building) 庙(廟)宇 (miàoyǔ) (座, zuò)
(= at side of head) 太阳(陽)穴 (tàiyángxué) (个(個), gè)

(noun) in the sense of shrine

Definition

a building or place used for the worship of a god or gods

a small Hindu temple

Synonyms

shrine

the holy shrine of Mecca

church

one of the country's most historic churches

sanctuary

holy place

place of worship

house of God

related words

related adjective temporal

Additional synonyms

in the sense of church

Definition

a building for public Christian worship

one of the country's most historic churches

Synonyms

chapel,

temple,

cathedral,

kirk (Scottish),

minster,

basilica,

tabernacle,

place of worship,

house of God,

megachurch (US),

procathedral

in the sense of sanctuary

Definition

the part of a church nearest the main altar

Synonyms

shrine,

church,

temple,

altar,

sanctum,

Holy of Holies

Synonyms of 'temple'

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单词	temple
释义	Trends of temple View usage for: temple (tempəl) Word forms: plural temples 1. countable noun A temple is a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in the Buddhist and Hindu religions, and in ancient Greek and Roman times. ...a small Hindu temple. ...the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. [+ of] Synonyms: shrine, church, sanctuary, holy place More Synonyms of temple 2. countable noun [usually plural] Your temples are the flat parts on each side of the front part of your head, near your forehead. Threads of silver ran through his beard and the hair at his temples. temple in British English 1 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun 1. a building or place dedicated to the worship of a deity or deities 2. a place of worship used by Latter-day Saints (Mormons) 3. US another name for a synagogue 4. any Christian church, esp a large or imposing one 5. any place or object regarded as a shrine where God makes Himself present, esp the body of a person who has been sanctified or saved by grace 6. a building regarded as the focus of an activity, interest, or practice a temple of the arts Derived forms templed (ˈtempled) adjective temple-like (ˈtemple-ˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English tempel, from Latin templum; probably related to Latin tempus time, Greek temenos sacred enclosure, literally: a place cut off, from temnein to cut temple in British English 2 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun the region on each side of the head in front of the ear and above the cheekbone ▶ Related adjective: temporal Word origin C14: from Old French temple, from Latin tempora the temples, from tempus temple of the head temple in British English 3 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun the part of a loom that keeps the cloth being woven stretched to the correct width Word origin C15: from French, from Latin templum a small timber Temple in British English 1 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun 1. either of two buildings in London and Paris that belonged to the Templars. The one in London now houses two of the chief law societies 2. any of three buildings or groups of buildings erected by the Jews in ancient Jerusalem for the worship of Jehovah Temple in British English 2 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun 1. Shirley, married name Shirley Temple Black. 1928–2014, US film actress and politician. Her films as a child star include Little Miss Marker (1934), Wee Willie Winkie (1937), and Heidi (1937). She was US ambassador to Ghana (1974–76) and to Czechoslovakia (1989–92) 2. Sir William. 1628–99, English diplomat and essayist. He negotiated the Triple Alliance (1668) and the marriage of William of Orange to Mary II 3. William. 1881–1944, English prelate and advocate of social reform; archbishop of Canterbury (1942–44) Temple in American English (ˈtɛmpəl) Sir William1628-99; Brit. diplomat & writer temple in American English 1 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun 1. a. a building for the worship of a divinity or divinities b. anything viewed as the dwelling place of God or a divinity 2. a. [T-] any of the Jewish sacred edifices for worshiping Jehovah, successively built in ancient Jerusalem b. a synagogue, esp. of a Reform or Conservative congregation 3. a church 4. [T-] either of two sets (Inner Temple and Middle Temple) of London buildings housing two of England's four principal law societies: their site was formerly occupied by the London branch of the Knights Templars see also Inns of Court 5. a building, usually of imposing size, etc., serving the public or an organization in some special way a temple of art, a Masonic temple Derived forms templed (ˈtempled) adjective Word origin ME < OE tempel & OFr temple, both < L templum, temple, sanctuary, orig., space marked out: for IE base see temper temple in American English 2 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun 1. either of the flat surfaces alongside the forehead, in front of each ear 2. US either of the sidepieces of a pair of glasses that fit across the temples and over the ears Word origin OFr < VL tempula, altered < L tempora, the temples, pl. of tempus, akin to tempus, time (in reference to pulse): see temper temple in American English 3 (ˈtɛmpəl) noun a device for keeping the cloth in a loom stretched to its correct width during weaving Word origin LME < MFr: see template Image of temple © Foto2rich, shutterstock Examples of 'temple' in a sentence temple They also had to have a temple to worship it in. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The country may be damaged in places - many ancient temples were reduced to rubble - but other areas escaped virtually unscathed. Times, Sunday Times (2016) So his body is a temple these days? Times, Sunday Times (2008) This is just a modern twist on an ancient tale of temples and the money men. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Individual churches and temples will be able to apply for a licence to hold civil partnership ceremonies. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Sweat stuck curls of grey hair to his forehead and temples. Philip Marsden The Barefoot Emperor: An Ethiopian Tragedy (2007) Armed guards have now been placed around the temple. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She treats her body like a temple and wants us to do the same. The Sun (2013) Higher still looms an ancient temple and tiny castle framed by streams of prayer flags. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Are you a better person because you think your body is a temple? Times, Sunday Times (2015) We have all worshipped at the temple of money and we have all placed beams in our own eyes. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Before long they'd spread to my forehead and temples too. The Sun (2012) Apply your natural foundation avoiding the shaded area and finish off with a sweep of dark blusher from your temples across your forehead. The Sun (2010) Brush over cheeks and temples. The Sun (2011) The Ancient Greek temple is one of the most aesthetically pleasing buildings in the world. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Quit sitting around with your theological mystical excuses and get busy building the temple that I said would be the place my presence resides. Christianity Today (2000) In other languages temple British English: temple /ˈtɛmpl/ NOUN A temple is a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in the Buddhist and Hindu religions. ...a small Hindu temple. American English: temple Arabic: مَعْبَد Brazilian Portuguese: templo Chinese: 庙宇 Croatian: hram Czech: chrám Danish: tempel Dutch: tempel European Spanish: templo Finnish: temppeli French: temple German: Tempel Greek: ναός Italian: tempio Japanese: 寺院 Korean: 신전 Norwegian: tempel Polish: świątynia European Portuguese: templo Romanian: templu Russian: храм Latin American Spanish: templo Swedish: tempel Thai: วัด Turkish: tapınak Ukrainian: храм Vietnamese: đền thờ Chinese translation of 'temple' temple (ˈtɛmpl) n (c) (= building) 庙(廟)宇 (miàoyǔ) (座, zuò) (= at side of head) 太阳(陽)穴 (tàiyángxué) (个(個), gè) (noun) in the sense of shrine Definition a building or place used for the worship of a god or gods a small Hindu temple Synonyms shrine the holy shrine of Mecca church one of the country's most historic churches sanctuary holy place place of worship house of God related words related adjective temporal Additional synonyms in the sense of church Definition a building for public Christian worship one of the country's most historic churches Synonyms chapel, temple, cathedral, kirk (Scottish), minster, basilica, tabernacle, place of worship, house of God, megachurch (US), procathedral in the sense of sanctuary Definition the part of a church nearest the main altar Synonyms shrine, church, temple, altar, sanctum, Holy of Holies Synonyms of 'temple' temple Explore 'temple' in the dictionary
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