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ex cathedra

/ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə/

翻译: 拉丁语短语,意为“从讲坛上”,用于描述以官方权威作出的权威性声明,尤见于正式或教义性语境中。常暗示该声明具有约束力或不容置疑。

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/ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə/C2formalpolitical
  • zh拉丁语短语,意为“从讲坛上”,用于描述以官方权威作出的权威性声明,尤见于正式或教义性语境中。常暗示该声明具有约束力或不容置疑。

A Latin phrase meaning 'from the chair,' used to describe an authoritative statement made with official power, especially in a formal or dogmatic context. It often implies that the statement is binding or unquestionable.

  1. With authorityC2formal

    From the chair; used to describe a statement made with official authority, especially by the Pope.

    zh以权威

    • The Pope spoke ex cathedra on the matter of doctrine.
    • His pronouncement was considered ex cathedra and thus infallible.
    • The professor's ex cathedra remarks left no room for debate.