pontifical

🇬🇧 UK/pɒn'tifikl/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
pontroot
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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
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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.

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