matins

• 指基督教礼仪中每日七次祈祷时辰之一，即晨祷，传统上在黎明或清晨举行。

A noun referring to the first of the canonical hours in Christian liturgy, traditionally observed at daybreak or early morning.

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1. Morning prayer of the canonical hoursB2formal

   The first canonical hour of the daily cycle of prayers, traditionally recited at daybreak.

   晨祷

   • The monks gathered in the chapel for matins before sunrise.
   • Matins is often sung in Latin in traditional monasteries.
   • She woke early to attend matins at the local abbey.

   同义词morning prayer

2. Literary or historical referenceC1formal

   Used to describe any early morning prayer service, especially in Christian liturgy.

   晨祷

   • The novel begins with the sound of matins bells.
   • Matins in the Orthodox tradition differs slightly from the Roman Catholic rite.
   • The cathedral holds matins at 6:00 AM every Sunday.

   同义词morning prayerprime