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glossolalia

/ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/

Meanings
noun

方言，灵语，说方言

Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.

Examples :

"During the religious service, some people began speaking in what sounded like a foreign language, a phenomenon known as glossolalia. "
在宗教仪式中，有些人开始说起听起来像外语的语言，这种现象被称为“灵语”或“说方言”。
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noun

舌语，灵语

Knowledge of a language one has never learned.

Examples :

"The anthropologist documented instances of glossolalia among the remote tribe, where individuals spontaneously spoke languages unknown to them or anyone in their community. "
人类学家记录了那个偏远部落中出现的“灵语”现象，部落中的一些人会自发地说出他们或者部落里任何人都听不懂的语言。
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Related Words

Illustration phenomenon

phenomenon noun

/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/

现象，表象

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

学生突然旷课人数的增加是一个值得注意的现象。

Illustration elaborate

elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

详细阐述， 详细说明。

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

老师详细阐述了罗马帝国的历史，解释了很多关于他们日常生活的细节。

Illustration documented

documented verb

/ˈdɑkjəˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈdɑkjəˌmɛntəd/

记录在案，记载。

"He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred."

他在操作过程中记录在案了每一个步骤，这在调查发生时很有帮助。

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apparently adverb

/əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/

显然，明显地，看来

"Apparently, the meeting was canceled. "

显然，会议取消了。

Illustration individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

个人，个体。

"He is an unusual individual."

他是个很不寻常的个人。

Illustration practicing

practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

练习，实践.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

她勤奋地练习钢琴，最终在演奏会上呈现了惊艳的表演。

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

影响，影响力

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

我对他完全没有影响力。

Illustration meaningless

meaningless adjective

/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪs/

没有意义，空洞，毫无意义。

"The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English."

"Gugugu"这个词在英语里没有意义。

Illustration supposedly

supposedly adverb

/səˈpoʊzɪdli/ /səˈpoʊzədli/

据说，据称.

"According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred."

根据你的证词，案发时你 якобы 应该 在家看电视。

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

僧侣，修女.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

这些僧侣和修女们把大量时间奉献给祈祷和冥想。

Illustration spontaneously

spontaneously adverb

/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/

自发地，不由自主地。

"The children laughed spontaneously at the silly clown's antics. "

孩子们看到小丑滑稽的表演，都情不自禁地笑了出来。

Illustration anthropologist

anthropologist noun

/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/

人类学家

"The anthropologist studied the ancient tools to learn about the daily lives of people long ago. "

人类学家研究了古代的工具，以此来了解很久以前人们的日常生活。