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flagellation

英 [ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃn]

美 [ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃn]

n.  鞭笞,鞭打(通常作为宗教惩戒措施)

医学

BNC.41120 / COCA.38302

柯林斯词典

  • N-UNCOUNT (通常作为宗教惩罚的)鞭笞,鞭打
    Flagellationis the act of beating yourself or someone else, usually as a religious punishment.
    1. There is a ceremony of prayer and flagellation before the dancing begins.
      舞蹈开始前会举行祈祷和鞭笞的仪式。

英英释义

noun

  • beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
      Synonym:whippingtanningflogginglashing
    1. beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation

      双语例句

      • Flagellation is thought to be helpful in cases of atrophy and emaciation.
        鞭挞被认为是在萎缩和消瘦的案件有帮助。
      • They are not about to engage in mutual flagellation. The new rules will not be retrospective, and many sanctions will not bite until 2013.
        它们可不准备互相鞭挞,新规则并没有追溯力,很多制裁要到2013年才实施。
      • There is a ceremony of prayer and flagellation before the dancing begins.
        舞蹈开始前会举行祈祷和鞭笞的仪式。