Eucharist
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++Eu·cha·rist /ˈjuːkərɪst/ noun the Eucharist RRCthe holy bread and wine, representing Christ’s body and blood, used during a Christian ceremony, or the ceremony itself 〔基督教〕圣餐中的面包和葡萄酒;圣餐仪式
Examples from the Corpus
Eucharist• It is said that from that day forth, he was solely nourished by the Holy Eucharist.• The Holy Eucharist and Benediction are celebrated daily, morning and evening respectively.• I remember in particular going with the local bishop to an early morning Eucharist.• What does the Eucharist mean to you?• The celebration of the Eucharist itself was a very enjoyable and moving occasion, that brought people of all ages together.• The accounts of the institution of the Eucharist are very important to Christians.• Third, the Eucharist is the focal point of fellowship.Origin Eucharist (1300-1400) Old French eucariste, from Greek eucharistia, from eucharistos “grateful”Eu·cha·rist nounChineseSyllable
wine, representing and the body bread Corpus holy Christ’s and
Eucharist
Eu‧cha‧rist /ˈjuːkərəst, ˈjuːkərɪst/
noun
Eu‧cha‧rist /ˈjuːkərəst, ˈjuːkərɪst/
noun Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: eucariste, from Greek eucharistia, from eucharistos 'grateful'
the Eucharist the holy bread and wine, representing Christ’s body and blood, used during a Christian ceremony, or the ceremony itself
Language: Old French
Origin: eucariste, from Greek eucharistia, from eucharistos 'grateful'