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cult

/kʌlt/

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noun

邪教，异端。

A group or sect of people with a deviant religious, philosophical or cultural identity, often existing on the margins of society or exploitative towards its members.

Examples :

"The new self-help group quickly became a cult, isolating its members from their families and demanding significant financial contributions. "

这个新兴的自助团体很快就变成了邪教，让成员们与家人隔离，并要求他们缴纳大量的钱财。

religion group philosophy culture society

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noun

对圣徒的崇拜，圣徒崇拜。

Devotion to a saint.

Examples :

"Her deep cult of Saint Jude inspired her to always pray for guidance. "

她对圣徒犹大的深深崇拜激励她总是祈祷以寻求指引。

religion theology

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noun

祭祀，膜拜。

The veneration and religious rites given to a deity, esp. in a historical polytheistic context.

Examples :

"Ancient civilizations often had elaborate cults dedicated to their various gods. "

古代文明通常都有精心设计的祭祀仪式，用以膜拜他们各自的神祇。

religion mythology ritual culture theology history

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noun

邪教，异端。

A religion that evolved out of another religion but has become a different religion through developing a radically different theology.

Examples :

"The new religious cult that branched off from the Baptist church has very different beliefs about salvation. "

这个从浸信会分离出来的新邪教，对救赎有着非常不同的信仰。

religion theology doctrine culture

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noun

邪教，狂热崇拜团体

A group of people having an obsession with or intense admiration for a particular activity, idea, person or thing.

Examples :

"The online gaming community developed a cult around their favorite streamer, spending hours watching and supporting her. "

这个网络游戏圈子里的人对他们最喜欢的主播形成了狂热的崇拜，花大量时间观看和支持她。

group culture religion philosophy society organization

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adjective

邪教的，异端的

Of or relating to a cult.

Examples :

"The school's new fitness program has a cult following; many students are enthusiastic about it. "

这所学校的新健身项目非常受欢迎，甚至可以说是有点邪教式的狂热，许多学生都非常热衷于它。

religion group culture philosophy society

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adjective

小众的，另类的。

Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.

Examples :

"a cult horror movie"

一部小众的恐怖电影

culture group entertainment style

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adjective

邪典的，异端的。

True to the ideology of black metal or a stereotypical manifestation of that subculture.

Examples :

"The band's music, with its cult themes of isolation and darkness, resonated strongly with a specific group of fans. "

这支乐队的音乐，带有邪典的孤立和黑暗主题，强烈地引起了一部分特定乐迷的共鸣。

music culture style