pilgrimage
/ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #6744 in the learning path
朝圣；朝圣之旅
Definitions
n. A journey to a place important to someone's religion.
朝圣；朝圣之旅
n. A visit to a place with special personal significance.
敬仰之地的探访
Example
My grandparents made a pilgrimage to the mountain temple.
我的祖父母前往山中的寺庙朝圣。
Religious pilgrimage can support local economies, but large visitor numbers may place pressure on fragile historic sites.
宗教朝圣可以带动当地经济，但大量游客可能给脆弱的历史遗址带来压力。
Collocations
- go on a pilgrimage
- a pilgrimage site
- make a pilgrimage to
Word family
- pilgrim (n.)
Usage tip
常用make a pilgrimage to表示前往某地朝圣。
FAQ
- What does pilgrimage mean?
- A journey to a place important to someone's religion. A visit to a place with special personal significance.
- How is pilgrimage pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/, US /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
