cardinal
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/ˈkɑːrdɪnl/
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/ˈkɑːdɪnl/
A high-ranking priest in the Roman Catholic Church who helps choose and advise the Pope.
The cardinal led the important church ceremony.
这位红衣主教主持了重要的教堂仪式。
A number that shows how many things there are, like 1, 2, 3, rather than the order.
The cardinal number tells us how many items are in the set.
基数告诉我们集合中有多少项。
A red bird from North America. The male has bright red feathers.
We saw a bright red cardinal in the tree.
我们在树上看到一只鲜红的北美红雀。
Most important; fundamental.
Honesty is a cardinal virtue that everyone should follow.
诚实是每个人都应该遵循的基本美德。