기독교의 원리를 문답 형식으로 요약하여 가르치는 교리 문답서.
A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.
예문:
"The children spent their Saturday mornings studying the Westminster Shorter Catechism."
"Every new member of the church was required to memorize the basic catechism before baptism."
특정 분야의 지침이나 원칙을 담은 문답식 입문서 또는 신조.
A series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other situations or a set of fundamental beliefs.
예문:
"The political party published a new catechism of its core values to guide its candidates."
"He repeated the environmentalist catechism of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' to everyone he met."
상대방을 추궁하거나 확인하기 위해 던지는 일련의 가차 없는 질문.
A series of searching or relentless questions directed at someone.
예문:
"The suspect was put through a grueling catechism by the detectives for several hours."
"After coming home late, he faced a stern catechism from his parents about his whereabouts."