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

ritual

/ˈrɪtʃʊəl

noun

1A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order: ancient fertility rituals [mass noun]: the role of ritual in religion...

They bring in priests and religious officials to perform rituals over the garrison, hoping it will drive me away.
The couple begins their wedding day with a religious ritual in the early morning and by receiving blessings from monks.
They cheer US forces for bringing down a despised regime and delight in their newfound freedom to talk frankly or celebrate long-forbidden religious rituals.

1.1A prescribed order for performing a ritual ceremony, especially one characteristic of a particular religion or Church: she likes the High Church ritual...

For Catholics the ‘works’ of the sacraments necessarily involved the physical rituals prescribed by the Church.
The liturgicals saw the road to salvation in joining the particular church, obeying its rituals, and making use of its sacraments; the individual was not alone with only his emotions and the state to protect him.
A woman who decides not to observe the rituals and customs dictated by religion has always been seen as a harbinger of conflict, disorder and pain within a family.

Synonyms

ceremony, rite, ceremonial, observance;

service, sacrament, liturgy, worship;

office, celebration, performance, act, practice, order, custom, tradition, convention, institution, formality, procedure, protocol

1.2A series of actions or type of behaviour regularly and invariably followed by someone: her visits to Joy became a ritual...

He finished his other routine hygiene rituals, meticulously following some unwritten agenda.
She likes everything to be in the right place at the right time, and she has these rituals which she always follows.
Checking the soccer results was a ritual they followed most Saturday evenings during the soccer season.

adjective [attributive]

1Relating to or done as a religious or solemn rite: ritual burial a ritual murder...

His duties are to lead prayers and to perform ritual sacrifices on religious holidays and special occasions.
Tantra set out ritual practices, religious proscriptions, yogic techniques, and philosophical doctrine.
At the centre of religious and ritual practice is a division between ‘this’ and ‘the other’ world.

1.1(Of an action) arising from convention or habit: the players gathered for the ritual pre-match huddle...

As I grew, the dream seemed to come every month or so, like a ritual meeting, I later found that every full moon I would have the dream.
The surreal ritual humiliation endured as he denounced me while completing my $31 purchase.
The ritual humiliation and abuse begin immediately and rapidly threaten to spiral out of control.

Synonyms

ceremonial, ritualistic, prescribed, set, formal, stately, solemn, dignified, celebratory, sacramental, liturgical;

customary, traditional, conventional, routine, usual, habitual

Origin

Late 16th century (as an adjective): from Latin ritualis, from ritus (see rite).

单词	ritual
释义	ritual /ˈrɪtʃʊəl / noun 1A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order: ancient fertility rituals [mass noun]: the role of ritual in religion... They bring in priests and religious officials to perform rituals over the garrison, hoping it will drive me away. The couple begins their wedding day with a religious ritual in the early morning and by receiving blessings from monks. They cheer US forces for bringing down a despised regime and delight in their newfound freedom to talk frankly or celebrate long-forbidden religious rituals. 1.1A prescribed order for performing a ritual ceremony, especially one characteristic of a particular religion or Church: she likes the High Church ritual... For Catholics the ‘works’ of the sacraments necessarily involved the physical rituals prescribed by the Church. The liturgicals saw the road to salvation in joining the particular church, obeying its rituals, and making use of its sacraments; the individual was not alone with only his emotions and the state to protect him. A woman who decides not to observe the rituals and customs dictated by religion has always been seen as a harbinger of conflict, disorder and pain within a family. Synonyms ceremony, rite, ceremonial, observance; service, sacrament, liturgy, worship; office, celebration, performance, act, practice, order, custom, tradition, convention, institution, formality, procedure, protocol 1.2A series of actions or type of behaviour regularly and invariably followed by someone: her visits to Joy became a ritual... He finished his other routine hygiene rituals, meticulously following some unwritten agenda. She likes everything to be in the right place at the right time, and she has these rituals which she always follows. Checking the soccer results was a ritual they followed most Saturday evenings during the soccer season. adjective [attributive] 1Relating to or done as a religious or solemn rite: ritual burial a ritual murder... His duties are to lead prayers and to perform ritual sacrifices on religious holidays and special occasions. Tantra set out ritual practices, religious proscriptions, yogic techniques, and philosophical doctrine. At the centre of religious and ritual practice is a division between ‘this’ and ‘the other’ world. 1.1(Of an action) arising from convention or habit: the players gathered for the ritual pre-match huddle... As I grew, the dream seemed to come every month or so, like a ritual meeting, I later found that every full moon I would have the dream. The surreal ritual humiliation endured as he denounced me while completing my $31 purchase. The ritual humiliation and abuse begin immediately and rapidly threaten to spiral out of control. Synonyms ceremonial, ritualistic, prescribed, set, formal, stately, solemn, dignified, celebratory, sacramental, liturgical; customary, traditional, conventional, routine, usual, habitual Origin Late 16th century (as an adjective): from Latin ritualis, from ritus (see rite). Rhymes habitual
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