Saturnalia
英 [ˌsætəˈneɪliə]
美 [ˌsætərˈneɪliə]
n. 萨图恩节,农神节(古罗马十二月份的节日,在如今圣诞节前后)
复数:saturnalias
COCA.41425
牛津词典
noun
- 萨图恩节,农神节(古罗马十二月份的节日,在如今圣诞节前后)
an ancient Roman festival that took place in December, around the time that Christmas now takes place
双语例句
- Brennan: Christmas has its roots in the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which is traditionally celebrated by intoxication, naked singing and the consumption of human-shaped biscuits.
圣诞的根源一直能够追溯到异教徒的农神节,节日中人们传统的庆祝方式是喝个酩酊大醉,赤身裸体地唱歌,并食用人形的饼干。 - Saturnalia was considered a festive time for Romans, but Christians believed it an abomination to honor such a pagan god.
农神节本来是罗马人狂欢的日子,但是基督教不喜欢人们祭拜一个异教神。 - But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts.
但随着基督教的传播,他们震惊的是异教习俗和他们之间的转换农神节庆祝活动持续。