pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ star2 TEM8 (pagans)

• 1.  

  ADJ（形容词） Pagan beliefs and activities do not belong to any of the main religions of the world. They are older, or are believed to be older, than other religions. 异教徒的

  例：

  The Christian church has adapted many pagan ideas over the centuries.

  几个世纪以来，基督教会已经采用并改编许多异教思想。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） In former times, pagans were people who did not believe in Christianity and whom many Christians considered to be inferior people. 异教徒

  例：

  The pagans used torchlight parades and bonfires to celebrate important events.

  异教徒们用火把游行和篝火来庆祝重大的事件。