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holy roller

/ˈhoʊli ˈroʊlər/

翻译: 俚语,常带贬义,指过分或假装虔诚的人,尤指五旬节派或福音派基督徒,暗示其狂热、情绪化或夸张的敬拜方式。

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/ˈhoʊli ˈroʊlər/C1slangamericanpolitical
  • zh俚语,常带贬义,指过分或假装虔诚的人,尤指五旬节派或福音派基督徒,暗示其狂热、情绪化或夸张的敬拜方式。

A slang term, often used derogatorily, referring to a person who is extremely or ostentatiously religious, particularly in a Pentecostal or evangelical Christian context. It implies a fervent, emotional, or demonstrative style of worship.

  1. Religious enthusiastC1informalamerican

    A term, sometimes derogatory, for a person who is very fervent or demonstrative in their religious worship, often associated with Pentecostal or charismatic Christian groups.

    zh宗教狂热分子

    • The street preacher was dismissed by some as a holy roller.
    • She was raised in a holy roller church where people spoke in tongues.
    • He didn't like the term holy roller, preferring 'charismatic Christian'.