oblation
[ɑb'leʃən]
n. 供奉, 祭献, (宗教、慈善)损献, 祭品



oblation
[ noun ]

1. the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity

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oblations for aid to the poor

2. the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist

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Oblation \Ob*la"tion\, n. [L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See
{Oblate}.]
1. The act of offering, or of making an offering. --Locke.

2. Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred
service; an offering; a sacrifice.

A peculiar . . . oblation given to God. --Jer.
Taylor.

A pin was the usual oblation. --Sir. W.
Scott.

3. A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the
expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the
clergy and the poor.