| 释义 |
vul·gate
\ˈvəlˌgāt, -_gə̇t, usu -d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin Vulgata, from Late Latin vulgata (editio) Septuagint, Latin translation of the Septuagint, from Latin vulgata (feminine of vulgatus ordinary, common, general, from past participle of vulgare to make known, publish, from vulgus mob, common people) + editio edition — more at vulgar
1. usually capitalized : an edition or copy of the Latin Bible authorized and used by the Roman Catholic Church
2. : any commonly accepted text or reading of an author's work
3.
a. : common or informal speech
< a remarkable ear for the vulgate — M.D.Geismar >
b. : substandard or illiterate speech |