Requiem



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 安魂弥撒
• ［英］ n. 安魂弥撒 ( a mass for the dead)
• ［记］ re ( 使) +quie ( =quiet 安静) +m -> 使死者安静的东西

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin (first word of the introit of the ~ mass), accusative of requies rest, from re- + quies quiet, rest — more at while
• Date: 14th century
• 1. a mass for the dead
• 2.
  • a. a solemn chant (as a dirge) for the repose of the dead
  • b. something that resembles such a solemn chant
• 3.
  • a. a musical setting of the mass for the dead
  • b. a musical composition in honor of the dead

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