sext

• 基督教传统中七個固定祈禱時刻（日課）中的第四個，通常在正午前後舉行；也指一天中的第六個時辰（中午十二點）。

A noun referring to the fourth of the seven canonical hours in the Christian tradition, observed around noon.

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1. C2formal

   The fourth of the seven canonical hours of the Divine Office, traditionally recited at the sixth hour of the day (around noon).

   第六时辰

   • The monks gathered for the recitation of sext at midday.
   • Sext is one of the lesser hours in the Christian liturgy.
   • The bell tolled to announce the beginning of sext.