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altar

/ˈɑl.tɚ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

祭壇。教会などで宗教的な儀式に使われる特別な台や場所。

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

彼らは祭壇に立ち、結婚の誓いを述べました。

司祭は礼拝の前に祭壇に花を置きました。

Learning Path

Full Definition

A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

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altarpiece

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