crucifix
/ˈkruːsəfɪks/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkruːsəfɪks/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks/ (ame, mw)
crucifix — noun
- crucifixsingular
- crucifixesplural
1. A crucifix is a small model or picture of Jesus Christ fastened to a cross, used
A crucifix is a small model or picture of Jesus Christ fastened to a cross, used by Christians as a reminder of his suffering and death.
A small wooden crucifix hung on the wall above Grandmother Mia’s bed.
common collocation: wooden crucifix / silver crucifix
The silver crucifix has been passed down through four generations of the family.
passive: has been passed down
Before the race, Diego kissed the crucifix that hung around his neck.
In the front of the old church, a large crucifix stood behind the altar.
Fatima’s grandmother gave her a crucifix when she turned eight years old.
- cross
A 'cross' is the plain symbol without the figure of Jesus. Many Protestant churches use a cross instead of a crucifix.
- rood
An archaic or literary term for a crucifix, especially a large one in a church. Rare in modern everyday speech.
- icon
A broader term for any religious painting or image, not limited to the crucifixion scene.
文法句型
a crucifix
the crucifix
用法筆記
A crucifix always shows the figure of Jesus on the cross, while a 'cross' can be an empty cross without the figure. This distinction matters in religious contexts: Catholics and Orthodox Christians typically display a crucifix, while many Protestant traditions use an empty cross.