Dictionary entry
vodoun
noun
一种主要在加勒比国家(特别是海地)实行的宗教崇拜;涉及巫术和泛灵信仰的神灵
核心释义
a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
- 1.
a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
用法In use
Many people in Haiti practice vodoun as part of their cultural heritage.
用法提示:vodoun 在此作名词,指代伏都教这一宗教。
She learned about the rituals of vodoun from her grandmother.
用法提示:vodoun 作介词宾语,指该宗教。
The festival featured traditional music and dances inspired by vodoun.
用法提示:vodoun 作为介词宾语,表示宗教来源。
be + practiced + (location)
Vodoun is practiced primarily in Haiti.
伏都教主要在海地实行。
practice + sth
Many Haitians practice vodoun.
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- hoodoo
- 胡毒(一种民间巫术) · hoodoo指民间巫术,vodoun指一种宗教。
词族Word family
- voodooism
- 伏都教信仰(体系);巫毒教 · noun
- voodooist
- 伏都教信徒;巫毒术士 · noun
- voodoo doll
- 巫毒娃娃 · noun
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常不可数,指一种宗教体系。
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