Holy Roller

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A member of any Christian church characterized by ecstatic behaviour; especially of the Pentecostal Church. derogatory,informal,usually
    — I attended a worship service where I was astounded to see holy rollers convulsing on the floor and speaking in tongues.
  2. A devoutly religious Christian person. derogatory,informal
    — She's such a holy roller that she steers every conversation around to the joys of religion.

词形变化

Holy Rollers plural holy roller alternative

词源

From the practice of some devout Pentecostals who would roll on the floor of the church in response to the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
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