| 释义 |
hom·i·ly
\ˈhäməlē, -li\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Late Latin homilia) of Middle English omelie, from Middle French, from Late Latin homilia, from Late Greek, from Greek, conversation, discourse, from homilein to consort with, talk with, address, make a speech (from homilos crowd, assembly) + -ia — more at militate
1. : a discourse on a religious theme especially delivered to a congregation during a church service
< ideas derived from homilies and the common teaching of the church — W.P.Ker >
2. : a lecture or discussion on a moral theme : admonition
< the criminal of old was given copious drafts of exhortation and homily administered … by reformers — B.N.Cardozo > |