Catafalque
EN→ZH
What Does Catafalque Mean?
- 灵车
- 安放灵柩的台
Catafalque Pronunciation
/ˈkætəˌfɔːk/
Catafalque Definition
noun
Definition
A raised platform or coffin, used to display the body of a deceased person during a funeral or memorial service.
In ZH
一个抬高的平台或棺材，用于在葬礼或悼念服务期间展出已故者的遗体。
How to Use Catafalque in a Sentence
- The catafalque was beautifully adorned with flowers.
- During the ceremony, the catafalque stood at the center of the hall.
- A soldier stood guard beside the catafalque at all times.
- The catafalque was draped in the national flag.
- Friends and family gathered around the catafalque to pay their respects.