Oblation



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 宗教的供品, 祭品
• ［英］ n. 宗教的供品, 祭品 ( an offering of sacrifice)
• ［记］ ob+lat ( 放) +ion -> 放上去的东西 -> 祭品

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English oblacioun, from Anglo-French oblation, from Late Latin oblation-, oblatio, from Latin offerre
• Date: 15th century
• 1. the act of making a religious offering; specifically capitalized the act of offering the eucharistic elements to God
• 2. something offered in worship or devotion ; a holy gift offered usually at an altar or shrine

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