a fixed form of prayers and actions used in public worship in some religions, especially Christianity 礼拜仪式 Extra ExamplesHenry VIII ordered that the English Prayer Book was to replace the old Latin liturgy in church services. 亨利八世下令,教堂礼拜时要用英语祈祷书代替原先的拉丁文祈祷书。 He has written several books on theology and liturgy. 他写过几部关于神学和礼拜仪式的书。 Liturgy has the power to blend people into a community. 礼拜仪式有能力将人们融入社区。
Word Originmid 16th cent.: via French or late Latin from Greek leitourgia ‘public service, worship of the gods’, from leitourgos ‘minister’, from lēitos ‘public’ + -ergos ‘working’.