scripture
UK/'skrɪptʃə/US/'skriptʃә/
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Definitions
n.
Sacred writing, especially the holy texts of a religion.
经文；圣典
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedScripture is writing with sacred authority: a text treated as holy or canonical.
Root script still carries 46 more wordsUsage Guide
Often pluralized as the Scriptures when referring to a body of sacred texts.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The passage is often quoted from scripture.