pontifical

• 与罗马教皇或教廷有关的；也用来形容傲慢、武断、居高临下的态度。

Relating to a pope or the papacy; also used to describe a pompous or dogmatic manner.

1. Relating to the PopeC2formal

   Issued by or pertaining to the Pope or the papacy as the successor of the Apostles.

   教皇的

   • The pontifical decree was read aloud in St. Peter's Square.
   • He attended a pontifical mass celebrated by the Pope.
   • The document carried the official pontifical seal.

   同义词apostolicpapal

2. Relating to a BishopC2formal

   Concerning or governed by a bishop or bishops.

   主教职的

   • The pontifical vestments were richly embroidered.
   • The cathedral was the site of many pontifical ceremonies.
   • He was granted pontifical authority over the diocese.

   同义词episcopal

3. Pompous or Self-ImportantC2formal

   Characterized by an arrogant or pompous manner; full of self-importance.

   傲慢自大的

   • His pontifical tone annoyed the audience.
   • She gave a pontifical speech about her own achievements.
   • The critic's pontifical review dismissed all opposing views.

   同义词arrogantbombasticgrandiloquenthaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpompouspretentiousself-important

   反义词humblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• 名词，指教宗或主教在正式礼仪中穿戴的礼服、饰物及其他礼仪性标志。

A noun referring to the vestments, regalia, and other ceremonial insignia worn by a pontiff, especially a bishop, during formal liturgical functions.

1. Vestments and insignia of a bishopC2formal

   The ceremonial garments, ornaments, and other symbols of office worn by a bishop or high-ranking church official during formal religious services.

   主教礼服

   • The bishop was dressed in his full pontifical for the Easter mass.
   • The museum displayed a collection of medieval pontificals.
   • He carefully arranged the pontifical on the altar before the ceremony.