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take the veil

/teɪk ðə veɪl/

翻译: 旧时用语,指女子成为修女,即接受宗教誓愿并戴上头巾作为服饰的一部分。

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/teɪk ðə veɪl/C1formal已废弃
  • zh旧时用语,指女子成为修女,即接受宗教誓愿并戴上头巾作为服饰的一部分。

An archaic expression meaning to become a nun, referring to the traditional practice of a woman taking religious vows and wearing a veil as part of her habit.

  1. C1formal

    To become a nun by taking religious vows, traditionally involving wearing a veil as a symbol of dedication.

    zh出家为尼

    • She decided to take the veil and join the convent.
    • Many young women in the 19th century chose to take the veil.
    • After years of contemplation, she finally took the veil.