offertory

offertory
[ˈɒfət(ə)ri]
(pl. -ies)
(Christian Church)(基督教)
  1. the offering of the bread and wine at the Eucharist
    (圣餐礼中奉献面包和酒的)奉献仪式
    ■an anthem accompanying this
    (圣餐奉献)赞美诗
  2. an offering or collection of money made at a religious service
    (宗教仪式中的)捐款;募捐
语源
  1. late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin offertorium 'offering', from late Latin offert- (which replaced Latin oblat-) 'offered', from the verb offerre (see offer)
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