종교 의식에서 신에게 제물을 바치거나 공양을 올리는 데 사용되는 제단이나 평평한 대.
A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.
예문:
"The ancient priest placed the harvest offerings upon the stone altar."
"Smoke rose from the altar as the ritual ceremony began."
기독교 교회에서 성찬식을 거행하거나 결혼식을 올리는 장소인 성찬대 또는 제단.
The table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services, or the place where marriages are celebrated.
예문:
"The bride and groom stood before the altar to exchange their vows."
"The priest carefully prepared the bread and wine on the altar."
전갈자리와 남쪽삼각형자리 사이에 위치한 남쪽 하늘의 작은 별자리.
A small southern constellation situated between Scorpius and Triangulum Australe, representing an altar.
예문:
"The constellation Ara, also known as the Altar, is visible in the southern sky."
"Astronomers pointed their telescopes toward the stars of the Altar."