英语词汇“catechism”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

cat·e·chism

(kătĭ-kĭz′əm)

a. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.

b. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.

2. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

3. A body of fundamental principles or beliefs, especially when accepted uncritically: "The catechism of liberal America was dominated by references to 'freedom,' 'equality,' 'democracy,;rsquo; 'individualism'" (Joseph Ellis).

4. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure.

[French catechisme, from Old French, from Late Latin catēchismus, from Late Greek katēkhismos, from katēkhizein, to teach by word of mouth; see CATECHIZE.]

单词	catechism
释义	cat·e·chism (kătĭ-kĭz′əm) n. 1. a. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form. b. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis. 2. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition. 3. A body of fundamental principles or beliefs, especially when accepted uncritically: "The catechism of liberal America was dominated by references to 'freedom,' 'equality,' 'democracy,;rsquo; 'individualism'" (Joseph Ellis). 4. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure. [French catechisme, from Old French, from Late Latin catēchismus, from Late Greek katēkhismos, from katēkhizein, to teach by word of mouth; see CATECHIZE.]
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