Canon
01
峡谷, 深谷
a deep, narrow ravine formed by the erosive action of a river in a dry region, often with steep sides
例子
Flash floods carved the winding canon over centuries.
山洪在几个世纪中雕刻出了蜿蜒的峡谷。
02
经典, 普遍接受的规则
generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
例子
The principles of classical music theory form the canon that composers often adhere to when creating new pieces.
古典音乐理论的原则构成了作曲家创作新作品时经常遵循的规范。
03
卡农, 复调乐曲
a polyphonic composition in which each voice or instrument enters successively, repeating the main theme after a fixed interval
例子
The choir performed a canon, layering the melody in perfect harmony.
合唱团表演了一首卡农，将旋律以完美的和声层次叠加。
04
经典
a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion
例子
The Bible and the Quran are foundational texts in the religious canon of Christianity and Islam, respectively.
圣经和古兰经分别是基督教和伊斯兰教宗教经典中的基础文本。
05
正典, 圣人名单
a list of saints officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church
例子
The Church updates the canon to include new saints.
教会更新正典以包括新的圣徒。
06
教士, 教士
a clergy member who belongs to the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church
例子
He was appointed canon after decades of service to the church.
在数十年为教会服务后，他被任命为教士。
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