chapter and verse

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释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The chapter number and verse number (within a particular book) that locate a quotation from the Bible.

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  2. 2.

    Specific references from an authoritative book or document, cited to support a statement or position.

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  3. 3.

    Very full and detailed information.

    非正式 不可数

    The main suspect refused to answer any questions, but the police got chapter and verse from his accomplice.

词源

From the practice, especially among Protestant Christians, of using quotations from the Bible to support positions taken in sermons or discussions. Such quotations gain additional weight when the speaker is able to name not only the book he cites from, but the specific chapter and verse.

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