love feast

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A symbolic communal meal held by early Christians in commemoration of the eucharist. historical
  2. A religious service held by Moravians, Methodists and some other group, in imitation of such gatherings, characterised by partaking in a simple meal.
    — He then invited me to a love-feast at his chapel that evening.
  3. Any banquet or gathering to promote goodwill among the participants. Canada,US,figuratively

词形变化

love feasts plural

词源

From love + feast, partial calque of Latin agape and Koine Greek ἀγάπη (agápē).
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