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
The hikers descended into the canon, surrounded by towering cliffs.
徒步旅行者下到了峡谷中，周围环绕着高耸的悬崖。
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
In literature, Shakespeare 's plays are often considered part of the canon, representing some of the most significant works in English literature.
在文学中，莎士比亚的戏剧通常被认为是经典的一部分，代表了英语文学中一些最重要的作品。
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
Pachelbel's Canon in D is a famous example of this musical form.
帕赫贝尔的D大调卡农是这种音乐形式的一个著名例子。
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
Shakespeare 's plays are considered part of the literary canon in English literature.
莎士比亚的戏剧被认为是英国文学中文学经典的一部分。
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
Catholics often pray to saints in the canon for guidance.
天主教徒经常向正典中的圣徒祈祷以寻求指引。
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
The canon led morning prayers in the cathedral.
教士在大教堂里主持了晨祷。
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。
