canonise

IPA/ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
IPA/ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/

canonise — 動詞

  • canonisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • canonises3rd person singular
  • canonising-ing form
  • canonisedpast simple

1. In Catholicism, canonise means that Church authorities make a formal statement d

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

封聖

正式宣告某人為聖徒

In Catholicism, canonise means that Church authorities make a formal statement declaring that someone who has died is now officially a saint who may be honoured by believers.

例句

Pope Francis canonised Mother Teresa in 2016 during a ceremony at St. Peter's Square.

教宗方濟各於2016年在聖伯多祿廣場的儀式上將德蕾莎修女封聖。

The Vatican carefully examined the nun's life and miracles before agreeing to canonise her.

梵蒂岡仔細調查了那位修女的一生及其神蹟，之後才同意將她封聖。

passive: be canonised + Vatican authority

同義詞
  • beatify

    a preliminary step before full canonisation, meaning to declare a person blessed

  • sanctify

    more general; to make or declare holy, not limited to the official Church process

反義詞
  • excommunicate

    to officially exclude someone from the Church, the opposite of admitting them into sainthood

文法句型

canonise + person

be canonised + by [church authority]

用法筆記

Frequently passive. Canonisation is a formal procedure of the Roman Catholic Church (and some Eastern Orthodox churches) that can only happen after the person has died. The process requires evidence of miracles and proof of a virtuous life. The Pope usually performs the ceremony.

常見錯誤

❌The church canonised the living bishop.
✅The church only canonises people after they have died.
💡Canonisation is never performed on a living person.

2. To admire someone so extremely that you treat them as if they were perfect and s

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

神化

把某人當作完美人物崇拜

To admire someone so extremely that you treat them as if they were perfect and sacred, often more than is reasonable or fair.

例句

Fans canonised the singer after her death, treating her like a goddess who never made mistakes.

粉絲在那位歌手死後將其神化，把她當成從不犯錯的完美女神。

collocation: canonise + celebrity after death

Critics argue that the media canonises public figures who lack any real lasting achievement.

有些評論家認為，媒體將那些沒有真正持久成就的公眾人物給神化了。

同義詞
  • idolise

    less formal and more common in everyday language; to admire someone extremely

  • deify

    more extreme; to treat someone as if they were a god

  • glorify

    focuses on praising someone's achievements rather than their personal perfection

反義詞
  • criticise

    to express disapproval, the opposite of excessive praise

  • disparage

    to speak of someone as unimportant or worthless

文法句型

canonise + person

be canonised + as [noun]

用法筆記

Often used critically to suggest that the admiration is undeserved or exaggerated. Similar in meaning to 'idolise' but more formal and literary. Usually applied to public figures such as celebrities, artists, or political leaders.

常見錯誤

❌I canonise my grandmother because she makes good cookies.
✅The media has canonised the actor as though he could never fail.
💡'Canonise' in this sense is strong and formal; it is not used for ordinary, everyday admiration.

3. To accept a writer, artist, or their work as being among the most important and

3.動詞及物C2
釋義

奉為經典

納入權威作品清單

To accept a writer, artist, or their work as being among the most important and respected examples of their kind, so that it becomes part of the officially recognised set of great works.

例句

Shakespeare was canonised as a literary genius long before many other great playwrights.

莎士比亞早在許多其他偉大劇作家之前，就被奉為文學天才。

Literary critics gradually canonised the novel, and schools across the country now teach it.

文學評論家逐步將那部小說奉為經典，如今全國各級學校都在教授這部作品。

同義詞
  • enshrine

    to preserve something as if in a sacred place; similar sense of formal acceptance

  • immortalise

    to make someone or something famous for a very long time, not necessarily through official recognition

反義詞
  • reject

    to refuse to accept a work as valuable

  • exclude

    to leave a work out of the recognised set of important works

文法句型

canonise + work / author

be canonised as [noun]

用法筆記

Typically refers to a gradual, collective process by which literary, artistic, musical, or film works become accepted as part of the established canon over time. Individual opinions do not canonise a work — broad critical and institutional consensus does.

常見錯誤

❌I canonised this book after one chapter.
✅The book was gradually canonised by critics over several decades.
💡Canonisation of a work is a slow, collective process, not a personal opinion.

4. In Christianity, to give official acceptance to a religious text, decision, or f

4.動詞及物C2
釋義

核准

根據教會權威正式批准

In Christianity, to give official acceptance to a religious text, decision, or form of worship, so that it becomes an approved part of church practice.

例句

The church council canonised the new translation of the Bible for use during Sunday services.

教會理事會核准了新版聖經翻譯，供主日禮拜使用。

Esme learned that church leaders in the fourth century had canonised the ancient text.

Esme 得知那份古代文本是在四世紀時由教會領袖核准的。

passive: had been canonised + time reference

同義詞
  • authorise

    more general; to give official permission, not restricted to religious contexts

  • ratify

    to formally confirm a decision, usually by a vote or signature

  • sanction

    to officially approve something, often used in both religious and secular contexts

反義詞
  • forbid

    to order that something not be done or used

  • reject

    to refuse to accept something as valid or approved

文法句型

canonise + text / practice

be canonised + by church leaders

用法筆記

Used specifically in Christian contexts to describe the formal approval of biblical texts, liturgical practices, or church decisions. Less common than the saint-related sense. The related noun 'canon' refers to the official list of approved scriptures.

常見錯誤

❌The government canonised the new law.
✅The church leaders canonised the revised prayer book for official use.
💡In this sense, 'canonise' only applies to religious or church contexts, not to secular approval.