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expiative

/ˈɛk.spi.ə.tɪv/

翻译: 过时的形容词,指用于赎罪或弥补过错的;与赎罪相关的。

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adjective

formalcommon已废弃/ˈɛk.spi.ə.tɪv/

An obsolete adjective meaning serving to make amends or atone for something; related to expiation.

  • 🇨🇳过时的形容词,指用于赎罪或弥补过错的;与赎罪相关的。
  1. Having the power to atone C2 formal

    Serving to make amends or reparation for a wrong or sin; offered as a means of atonement.

    • The priest performed an expiative ritual for the community.
    • Her donation was seen as an expiative gesture for past mistakes.
    • Ancient cultures often held expiative ceremonies to appease the gods.

    🇨🇳赎罪的

    同义词: expiatorypropitiatory