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mortal sin

/ˈmɔːrtəl sɪn/

翻译: 基督教神学中指严重违背上帝律法的罪,会使灵魂失去恩宠状态,通常需具备严重的事、完全明知和故意同意三个条件。

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/ˈmɔːrtəl sɪn/C1formalpolitical
  • zh基督教神学中指严重违背上帝律法的罪,会使灵魂失去恩宠状态,通常需具备严重的事、完全明知和故意同意三个条件。

A grave or serious sin in Christian theology that destroys the state of grace in a person's soul, typically involving a serious matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent.

  1. Grave offense in Christian theologyC1formal

    A serious sin that destroys the soul's sanctifying grace and leads to eternal damnation if unrepented.

    zh大罪

    • In Catholic doctrine, murder is considered a mortal sin.
    • He confessed his mortal sin to the priest.
    • The theologian explained the difference between mortal and venial sins.
  2. Serious mistake or offenseB2informal

    A major error or wrongdoing that has severe consequences.

    zh大错

    • Forgetting your wedding anniversary is a mortal sin in some marriages.
    • In the world of cooking, overcooking a steak is a mortal sin.
    • He considered lying to his boss a mortal sin in business ethics.