单词 | nave |
释义 | nave1/neɪv /noun The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation. In traditional Western churches it is rectangular, separated from the chancel by a step or rail, and from adjacent aisles by pillars.The plan of the church is essentially traditional with nave, altar, side chapel and confessional booths....
OriginLate 17th century: from Latin navis 'ship'. Rhymesnave2/neɪv /noun The hub of a wheel.The pot was thrown on a disc or small platform fixed to the centre or nave of the wheel. OriginOld English nafu, nafa, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch naaf and German Nabe, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit nābhis 'nave, navel'. Compare with navel. |
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