februation

发音

/fɛbɹʊˈeɪʃən/

词形变化

februations 复数 februations

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Purification, rejuvenation, or renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial.

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    Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.

  2. 2.

    The object of such purification; a sacrifice.

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词源

From Latin februatio, from februare (“purify”).

来源：wiktionary