apostasy

英 [ə'pɒstəsɪ]美
  • n. 变节；脱党；背教
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英文词源

apostasy (n.)
late 14c., "renunciation, abandonment or neglect of established religion," from Latin apostasia, from later Greek apostasia, from apostasis "revolt, defection," literally "a standing off" (see apostate). General (non-religious) sense is attested from 1570s.

双语例句

1. And yet, ultimately, such apostasy leaves me unsatisfied as well.
可是, 最终, 这种失去信仰的行为也并不能使我满意.
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2. Apostasy often has its roots in moral failure.
背道的人通常是先在道德方面一败涂地.
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3. He was looked down upon for apostasy.
他因背教而受轻视.
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