tabernacle
n
1 the tabernacle [sing]
(Bible 《圣经》) the portable shrine used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the wilderness 会幕(以色列人在荒野流浪时便於移动的圣所).
2 [C] (in the Roman Catholic Church) receptacle containing consecrated elements of the Eucharist (天主教的)圣体盘.
3 [C] place of worship used by Nonconformists (eg Baptists) or Mormons (不信奉国教派教徒, 如浸礼会教徒, 或摩门教徒的)礼拜堂, 教堂.
🗣️ 情景例句
It's a safe bet that he'll get the job.
他能得到那份工作,这几乎可以打保票。
The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.
聪明人耳朵长,嘴巴短。
Nor could he have foreseen how we could use the Internet to obtain information on every known subject, so we can read it on a screen in our homes and even print it as well if we want to.