canon
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/ˈkænən/
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/ˈkænən/
A special church leader with duties in a cathedral.
He was made a canon of the cathedral due to his long service.
由于他的长期服务,他被任命为大教堂的教士。
A widely accepted rule or standard used to judge something.
Following the canon ensures good taste in decoration.
遵循规范可以确保装饰的好品味。
A collection of works by an author that are considered genuine or important.
The works included in the author's canon are influential.
作者经典作品中包含的作品具有影响力。
A type of music where singers or instruments repeat a melody in turns.
We performed a canon where each voice entered one after another.
我们表演了一首卡农,每个声部依次进入。