rit·u·al /ˈrɪʧəwəl, ʧəl; ˈrɪʧwəl/
儀式,典禮,宗教儀式(a.)儀式的,依儀式而行的
rit·u·al /ˈrɪʧ(ə)wəl/ 名詞
Rit·u·al, n.
1. A prescribed form of performing divine service in a particular church or communion; as, the Jewish ritual.
2. Hence, the code of ceremonies observed by an organization; as, the ritual of the freemasons.
3. A book containing the rites to be observed.
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Rit·u·al a. Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.
ritual
adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals;
"ritual killing"
2: of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals; "a
ritual dance of Haiti"; "sedate little colonial tribe with
its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer
n 1: any customary observance or practice [syn: rite]
2: the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
3: stereotyped behavior