denomination

英 [dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn]

美 [dɪˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn]

n.  (基督教)教派，宗派; (尤指钱的)面额，面值

复数：denominations　

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Collins.1 / BNC.10359 / COCA.8503

牛津词典

noun

• （基督教）教派，宗派
  a branch of the Christian Church
  1. Christians of all denominations attended the conference.
     基督教所有教派的人都出席了这次会议。
• （尤指钱的）面额，面值
  a unit of value, especially of money
  1. coins and banknotes of various denominations
     各种面额的硬币和纸币

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT (同一宗教中的)教派，宗派
  A particulardenominationis a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith.
  1. Acceptance of women preachers varies greatly from denomination to denomination.
     在接受女性传教士的问题上，不同教派的态度大相径庭。
• N-COUNT (钞票或硬币的)面额，面值
  Thedenominationof a banknote or coin is its official value.
  1. ...a pile of bank notes, mostly in small denominations.
     其中大部分都是小面额的一沓钞票

英英释义

noun

• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
  Synonym:appellationdesignationappellative
• a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money
  1. he flashed a fistful of bills of large denominations
• a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

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