scripture
🇬🇧 UK/'skrɪptʃə/🇺🇸 US/'skriptʃә/
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Definitions
n.
A sacred or holy text, especially the Bible; a passage or verse from such a text
圣典,圣经;经文,圣典中的段落
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.Holy Scripture圣经/圣典
- 2.quote scripture引用经文
- 3.sacred scripture神圣经典
- 4.scripture reading诵读经文
Example Sentences
- 1.
The priest quoted scripture to comfort the grieving family.
- 2.
Many religions hold their scripture to be the direct word of God.