Conclave



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.秘密会议
• ［英］ n.秘密会议 a private meeting or secret assembly; especially a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key — more at clavicle
• Date: 1524
• 1. a private meeting or secret assembly; especially a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope
• 2. a gathering of a group or association

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