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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

      • 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。
      • 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。
      • 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。