ayatollah
/ah-yuh-toh-luh/US // ˌɑ yəˈtoʊ lə //UK // (ˌaɪəˈtɒlə) //
阿亚图拉,亚亚图拉,安拉,伊斯兰教领袖
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a title in the religious hierarchy achieved by scholars who have demonstrated highly advanced knowledge of Islamic law and religion.
Examples
Marandi kept the aged ayatollah under observation and advised him not to work so hard.
“Ayatollah Khomeini had a stroke in 1986 and became comatose,” says Khalaji.
When the Islamic Republic finally agreed to peace, its leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, likened it to drinking a cup of poison.
But John is sure that he can nurture Ayatollah to bring out the best in him, if only Tzipi and Saeb will do their best for Salaam.
Already in the womb, little Ayatollah is displaying worrisome signs.
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