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catacombs

/ˈkætəˌkoʊmz/ /ˈkætəˌkuːmz/

Meanings
noun

地下墓穴，墓窟.

(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

Examples :

"During their trip to Rome, the tourists explored the ancient catacombs, where early Christians were buried centuries ago. "
在罗马旅行期间，游客们参观了古老的地下墓穴，几个世纪前早期的基督徒就埋葬在那里。
"During their visit to Rome, the tourists explored the ancient catacombs, marveling at the historical underground burial chambers. "
在罗马旅行期间，游客们探索了古老的地下墓穴，惊叹于这些具有历史意义的地下墓室。
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Related Words

Illustration chambers

chambers noun

/ˈtʃeɪmbəz/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚz/

房间，室，内室

"The judge met with the lawyers in her chambers before the trial. "

审判前，法官在她的办公室里与律师们会面了。

Illustration marveling

marveling verb

/ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrvlɪŋ/

惊叹，赞叹。

"The children were marveling at the magician's disappearing act. "

孩子们正惊叹于魔术师的消失表演。

Illustration tunnels

tunnels noun

/ˈtʌnlz/

隧道，地道

"The city built tunnels under the river to make it easier to travel to the other side. "

这座城市在河流下建造了隧道，让人们更容易到达对岸。

Illustration tourists

tourists noun

/ˈtʊərɪsts/ /ˈtɔːrɪsts/

游客，观光客

"During the summer, the small beach town is crowded with tourists who are there to relax and enjoy the sun. "

夏天的时候，这个小海滨城镇挤满了游客，他们来这里是为了放松身心，享受阳光。

Illustration underground

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

地铁，地下铁道。

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

我弟弟每天都坐地铁上班。

Illustration explored

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

寻找，探索.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

走失的孩子在拥挤的商场里一边寻找，一边绝望地呼喊着妈妈。

Illustration cemetery

cemetery noun

/ˈsem.ɘˌtiɘɹ.i/ /ˈsɛm.əˌtɹi/ /ˈsɛm.əˌtɛɹ.i/

墓地，公墓。

"The family visited the cemetery to place flowers on Grandma's grave. "

一家人去墓地给奶奶的坟墓献花。

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

历史小说

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

历史小说在那家书店里非常畅销。

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

世纪，百年。

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

古代金字塔已经屹立了好几个世纪，见证了文明的兴衰。

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

Illustration recesses

recesses noun

/ˈriːsɛsɪz/ /rɪˈsɛsɪz/

休息，休假

"Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."

春假是旅行的好机会。

Illustration burying

burying verb

/ˈbɛriɪŋ/ /ˈbɛriŋ/

埋葬，安葬

"The family is burying their beloved grandmother in the old cemetery. "

家人正在老墓园里安葬他们敬爱的祖母。