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大教堂

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Cathedral \Ca*the"dral\, n. [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf.
   F. cath['e]drale. See {Cathedra}.]
   The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it
   the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.

Cathedral \Ca*the"dral\, a. [LL. cathedralis: cf. F.
   cath['e]dral.]
   1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a
      cathedral church; cathedral service.

   2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or
      bishop; official; authoritative.

            Now, what solemnity can be more required for the
            pope to make a cathedral determination of an
            article!                              --Jer. Taylor.

   3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks.
      --Pope.

资料来源 : WordNet®

cathedral
     adj : relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office
           or throne; "a cathedral church"
     n 1: any large and important church
     2: the principal Christian church building of a bishop's
        diocese