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basilicas

/bəˈsɪlɪkəz/

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noun

宗座圣殿，长方形会堂。

A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

Examples :

"When traveling in Italy, we visited many beautiful basilicas with their impressive high ceilings and stained-glass windows. "

在意大利旅行时，我们参观了许多美丽的宗座圣殿，它们有着令人印象深刻的挑高天花板和彩色玻璃窗。

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noun

宗座圣殿，罗马天主教堂

A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status, a honorific status granted by the pope to recognize its historical, architectural, or sacramental importance.

Examples :

"During their trip to Rome, the tourists visited many beautiful basilicas, each with its own rich history and stunning architecture. "

在罗马旅行期间，游客们参观了许多美丽的宗座圣殿，每一座都有着悠久的历史和令人惊叹的建筑。

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noun

大会堂，教堂。

An apartment provided in the houses of persons of importance, where assemblies were held for dispensing justice; hence, any large hall used for this purpose.

Examples :

""In ancient Rome, wealthy citizens often held court or conducted business in the grand basilicas within their homes." "

在古罗马，富有的公民常常在家中宏伟的大会堂里开庭审判或处理生意。

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