Litany

Pronunciation:/ˈlɪtəni/
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Quick Translations

  • 连祷
  • 冗长的列举
  • 重复的叙述

Definitions

noun

Definition

A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by a leader and responded to by the congregation.

In ZH

在教堂服务或游行中使用的一系列请求，通常由领导者朗诵，信徒作答。

Examples

  • The priest led the congregation in a litany for peace.
  • During the service, we recited a litany of thanksgiving.
  • The litany included prayers for the sick and suffering.
  • She listened to the litany of complaints from her coworkers.
  • The church has a traditional litany for the Advent season.

Cultural Notes

In Christian liturgy, litanies are often used during worship to engage the community in prayer.

noun

Definition

A repetitive series or list, often used metaphorically to describe a long list of grievances or problems.

In ZH

一种重复的系列或列表，通常用于隐喻地描述冗长的投诉或问题列表。

Examples

  • He recited a litany of excuses for being late.
  • The litany of challenges faced by the team was daunting.
  • In the meeting, she presented a litany of issues that needed addressing.
  • The politician offered a litany of reasons for the policy change.
  • The article detailed a litany of health risks associated with smoking.

Cultural Notes

In everyday language, 'litany' can refer to any lengthy enumeration of items or complaints.