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单词 conclave
释义 conclave
 /kon"klayv, kong"-/,  n.  
  1. a private or secret meeting.
  2. an assembly or gathering, esp. one that has special authority, power, or influence: a conclave of political leaders.
  3. the assembly or meeting of the cardinals for the election of a pope.
  4. the body of cardinals; the College of Cardinals.
  5. the place in which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church meet in private for the election of a pope.
 [1350-1400; ME < ML, L conclave room, enclosed space, repr. (camera) cum clave (room) with key. See CON-, CLEF]
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