transubstantiation

• 天主教教义，指圣体圣事中饼和酒的整个实体转变为基督的身体和血；泛指事物在形式、性质或本质上的彻底改变。

A noun referring to the Roman Catholic doctrine that the entire substance of the bread and wine is converted into the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharist, or more generally, any act that changes the form, character, or substance of something.

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1. Theological doctrineC2formal

   The Roman Catholic belief that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ, while retaining their outward appearance.

   变体论

   • The priest explained the mystery of transubstantiation to the congregation.
   • Transubstantiation is a central doctrine in Catholic theology.
   • Many theologians have debated the nature of transubstantiation for centuries.

2. Transformation or changeC2formal

   A complete change in the form, character, or substance of something.

   变形

   • The artist's work represents a transubstantiation of everyday objects into art.
   • The renovation was a transubstantiation of the old factory into a modern office.
   • His speech caused a transubstantiation of public opinion on the issue.

   同义词alterationchangeconversionmetamorphosismutationreformationtransfigurationtransformationtransmutation