Old English scrin "ark (of the covenant); chest, coffer; case for relics," from Latin scrinium "case or box for keeping papers," of unknown origin. From late 14c. as "a tomb of a saint" (usually elaborate and large). A widespread word, compare Dutch schrijn, German Schrein, French écrin, Russian skrynya, Lithuanian skrine.
实用例句
1. At the shrine of the god there were offerings, libations and incense.
神殿里供奉着牺牲、鬯酒和贡香。
来自柯林斯例句
2. When the barge reached the shrine, acolytes removed the pall.
当驳船抵达圣地时，辅祭除去了柩衣。
来自柯林斯例句
3. a shrine to the Virgin Mary
敬奉圣母马利亚的朝圣地
来自《权威词典》
4. They visited the Shrine of Our Lady to pray for redemption.
