altar的意思是:神坛,祭坛,圣坛;教堂中安置圣体的台子;牺牲品;心脏。
altar读音为:英 [ˈɔːltə(r)]、美 [ˈɔːltər]。用作名词时意思是神坛,祭坛,圣坛,多用于教堂或寺庙中;也可指教堂中安置圣体的台子;还可指牺牲品;心脏。
1. on the altar of:牺牲某事物以换取某事物
例句:The company sacrificed its reputation on the altar of short-term profit.
2. altar of sacrifice:牺牲台
例句:The altar of sacrifice was built in the center of the temple.
3. place of worship/religious altar:礼拜场所/宗教祭坛
例句:The church was a place of worship with an elaborate religious altar.
4. make an offering at the altar:在祭坛前献祭
例句:She made an offering of flowers at the altar of the Buddha.
5. on one"s altar:受某人崇拜或尊敬
例句:He is on my altar for his courage and leadership in the face of adversity.