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gradual

/ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/

Meanings
noun

阶梯圣歌，升阶圣歌

An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

Examples :

"The gradual was sung by the choir just before the priest read the epistle. "
在神父诵读书信之前，合唱团演唱了升阶圣歌。
religion ritual music

Related Words

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

知识，学识，了解。

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

我对历史的了解帮助我更好地理解了当前的政治局势。

Illustration responsory

responsory noun

/rɪˈspɒnsəri/ /rɪˈspɑːnsəri/

应答圣歌，答唱咏。

"After the Bible reading, the choir began the responsory, their voices echoing beautifully through the church. "

圣经诵读结束后，唱诗班开始演唱应答圣歌，他们的歌声在教堂里优美地回荡。

Illustration practice

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

练习，操练

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

他需要反复练习台词，才能在表演时发挥出色。

Illustration director

director noun

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/

主管，负责人，导演。

"The school's drama club director organized the play's rehearsals. "

学校戏剧社的负责人组织了这次戏剧的彩排。

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portions noun

/ˈpoəɹʃənz/ /ˈpɔːʃənz/ /ˈpɔɹʃənz/

份额，部分。

"Each child received equal portions of the birthday cake. "

每个孩子都分到了等量的生日蛋糕份额。

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

包含，容纳。

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

装有我旧玩具的箱子被储存在阁楼里。

Illustration ascended

ascended verb

/əˈsɛndɪd/

上升，攀升，飞升。

"He ascended to heaven upon a cloud."

他乘云飞升到了天堂。

Illustration increase

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

增长，增加额。

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

这周的家庭作业量增长了很多。

Illustration epistle

epistle noun

/ɪˈpɪs.l/

书信，函件。

"The teacher asked us to write an epistle to our future selves, reflecting on our hopes and dreams. "

老师让我们给未来的自己写一封信，也就是一封书信，来反思我们的希望和梦想。

Illustration antiphon

antiphon noun

/ˈæntɪfən/

对唱圣歌，应答圣歌.

"During the church service, the choir sang an antiphon, with the congregation responding to each verse. "

在教堂礼拜期间，唱诗班演唱了一首应答圣歌，会众回应每一段歌词。

Illustration proceeding

proceeding verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

进行，前进。

"To proceed on a journey."

继续旅程。

Illustration advancing

advancing verb

/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/ /ədˈvænsɪŋ/

提升，促进。

"The company is advancing her career by providing leadership training. "

公司通过提供领导力培训来提升她的职业发展。