| 释义 |
crucifix
—crucificial /krooh'seuh fish"euhl/, adj.
/krooh"seuh fiks/, n.
1. a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified upon it.
2. any cross.
3. Gymnastics. a stunt performed on the parallel rings in which the athlete holds himself or herself rigid with arms extended horizontally from the shoulders.
[1175-1225; ME < LL crucifixus the crucified one (i.e., Christ), n. use of masc. of ptp. of L crucifigere to CRUCIFY; see FIX] |