pontifical
UK/pɒn'tifikl/US
GREC1
Definitions
adj.
Of or relating to a pope or bishop; pompously dogmatic or self-important.
教皇的，主教的；自以为是的，傲慢的
n.
A book of offices used by a pontiff; the ceremonial vestments of a bishop.
主教仪典书；主教全套礼服
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpontroot
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ifroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=pontifical
Common Collocations
- 1.pontifical tone傲慢自大的语气
- 2.pontifical robes主教礼服
- 3.pontifical mass主教弥撒
- 4.[pontifical authority]教皇权威
Example Sentences
- 1.
He delivered his verdict in a pontifical tone that brooked no disagreement.
- 2.
The cardinal wore his full pontifical robes during the solemn ceremony.