vespers

英 [ˈvespəz]

美 [ˈvespərz]

n.  (基督教某些教派的)晚课，晚祷
vesper的复数

BNC.49434 / COCA.31767

牛津词典

noun

• （基督教某些教派的）晚课，晚祷
  the service of evening prayer in some Christian Churches

柯林斯词典

• （某些基督教派的）晚祷
  In some Christian churches,vespersis a service in the evening.

英英释义

noun

• the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office
  Synonym:evensong

双语例句

• Vespers is structured like lauds and is celebrated at sunset, usually before supper.
  晚祷的结构就像是庆祝赞扬和日落时，通常是在晚饭。
• A bell that summons worshipers to vespers. Attendance at evening prayers is not compulsory.
  晚祷钟提醒祈祷者集合的钟参加晚祷并非硬性规定。
• Even at vespers, she always made passes.
  甚至在做晚祷时都会被传播。