cathedral

• 与主教座堂有关的，或像主教座堂一样的；也常用于形容宏伟、庄严、有拱顶或气势磅礴的事物。

Relating to or resembling a cathedral; often used to describe something grand, imposing, or vaulted.

1. Relating to a cathedralB2formal

   Of or pertaining to a cathedral, the principal church of a diocese.

   主教座堂的

   • The cathedral architecture is a masterpiece of Gothic design.
   • They attended a cathedral service on Christmas Eve.
   • The cathedral choir performed beautifully.

• 主教座堂，又称大教堂，是基督教中地位重要的大型教堂，通常为主教管区的主教堂，内设主教宝座。

A large and important Christian church, typically the principal church of a diocese, containing a bishop's throne.

1. Large Christian churchA2formal

   A large and important church, usually the main church of a diocese, where a bishop has their official seat.

   主教座堂

   • The cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city.
   • We visited the ancient cathedral during our trip to Paris.
   • The bishop gave a sermon at the cathedral on Sunday.

   同义词duomominster

2. Impressive buildingB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a very large, impressive, or imposing building or structure.

   宏伟建筑

   • The new library is a cathedral of knowledge.
   • The factory was a cathedral of industry, with towering ceilings.
   • The stadium felt like a cathedral of sport.

   同义词behemothcolossusedificeleviathanmonolithmonumentpalacetemple