vespers

英 [ˈvespəz] 美 [ˈvespərz]

n.  (基督教某些教派的)晚课,晚祷
vesper的复数

BNC.49434 / COCA.31767



牛津词典

noun

  1. (基督教某些教派的)晚课,晚祷
    the service of evening prayer in some Christian Churches

    柯林斯词典

    1. (某些基督教派的)晚祷
      In some Christian churches, vespers is a service in the evening.

      双语例句

      1. Vespers is structured like lauds and is celebrated at sunset, usually before supper.
        晚祷的结构就像是庆祝赞扬和日落时,通常是在晚饭。
      2. A bell that summons worshipers to vespers. Attendance at evening prayers is not compulsory.
        晚祷钟提醒祈祷者集合的钟参加晚祷并非硬性规定。
      3. Even at vespers, she always made passes.
        甚至在做晚祷时都会被传播。

      英英释义

      noun

      1. the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office

          Synonym:    evensong