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venial sin

/ˈviːniəl sɪn/

翻译: 指相对轻微、可被原谅的过失或罪过;在宗教语境中特指不导致与神恩完全隔绝的轻罪。

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/ˈviːniəl sɪn/C1formallegal
  • zh指相对轻微、可被原谅的过失或罪过;在宗教语境中特指不导致与神恩完全隔绝的轻罪。

A relatively minor or pardonable offense or wrongdoing, often used in a religious context to refer to a sin that does not result in complete separation from divine grace.

  1. Minor wrongdoingC1formal

    A relatively minor or pardonable offense or fault, especially in a religious context.

    zh小罪

    • In Catholic doctrine, a venial sin is less serious than a mortal sin.
    • Telling a small lie is often considered a venial sin.
    • He confessed his venial sins during the weekly service.