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词汇 sky-clad
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Definition of sky-clad in English:

sky-clad

adjective
  • Naked (used especially in the context of modern pagan ritual)

    裸体的(尤与现代异教徒仪式相联系)

    some go sky-clad as they feel clothes diminish the power they are seeking from their surroundings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We discovered then we had been dancing sky-clad in our rites.
    • Over the centuries the Jains have evolved into two primary communities, the Digambara (the sky-clad or naked) and the vetmbara (the white-clad).
    • Archaeologists have also identified a fertility site at Hutubi where life-size rock carvings show sky-clad women and men dancing.

Origin

Early 20th century: probably a translation of Sanskrit Digāmbara (see Digambara).

Definition of sky-clad in US English:

sky-clad

adjectiveˈskīˌklad
  • Naked (used especially in connection with modern pagan ritual)

    裸体的(尤与现代异教徒仪式相联系)

    some go sky-clad as they feel clothes diminish the power they are seeking from their surroundings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We discovered then we had been dancing sky-clad in our rites.
    • Over the centuries the Jains have evolved into two primary communities, the Digambara (the sky-clad or naked) and the vetmbara (the white-clad).
    • Archaeologists have also identified a fertility site at Hutubi where life-size rock carvings show sky-clad women and men dancing.

Origin

Early 20th century: probably a translation of Sanskrit Digāmbara (see Digambara).

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