commune

• 名词，指某些欧洲国家中最小的行政单位，也指共同生活、共享资源和分担责任的人群或家庭群体。

A noun referring to either the smallest administrative district in several European countries, or a community of people or families living together and sharing resources and responsibilities.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   The smallest administrative division in some European countries, such as France, Italy, or Belgium.

   市镇

   • The mayor of the commune approved the new park.
   • Each commune in France has its own local council.
   • The commune is responsible for local services like schools and roads.

   同义词municipality

2. Intentional communityB2formal

   A group of people or families living together and sharing resources, responsibilities, and often property.

   公社

   • They joined a commune in the countryside to live more sustainably.
   • The commune shared all meals and chores equally.
   • Living in a commune requires a strong sense of cooperation.

   同义词collectivecooperativekibbutz

• 动词，指与某人或某物交流内心深处的思想或情感，通常带有精神或极其私密的意味；也可指与自然、神灵等进行心灵上的沟通。

A verb used to indicate the act of sharing one's intimate thoughts or feelings with someone or something, often in a spiritual or deeply personal context.

1. Communicate intimatelyC1formal

   To share one's innermost thoughts or feelings with someone or something; to be in a state of deep, receptive connection.

   心灵交流

   • She went for a walk in the woods to commune with nature.
   • The artist communes with his inner self before painting.
   • They sat in silence, communing with each other without words.

   同义词bondcommunicateconnectconverseinteractrelate

2. Receive CommunionC1formal

   To participate in the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion, especially in the Catholic Church.

   领圣体

   • The faithful gathered at the altar to commune.
   • He went to church to commune on Sunday morning.
   • After confession, she was ready to commune.

   同义词communicatepartake