sanbenito

n. 悔罪服, 火刑服

词形变化

sanbenitos 复数 sanbenitos

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church.

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  2. 2.

    A garment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by those who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for the auto da fe.

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词源

From Spanish sambenito, from its resemblance in shape to the garment of the order of Saint Benedict (San Benito in Spanish).

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