canon
UK/'kænәn/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A general rule or principle; a body of literary or artistic works accepted as authentic or authoritative in a field.
准则，规范；经典作品集；教规
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcanonother
=canon
Common Collocations
- 1.literary canon文学正典
- 2.religious canon宗教教义
- 3.musical canon音乐正典
Example Sentences
- 1.
The canon of classical music includes works by Bach and Mozart.