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pilate

US // (ˈpaɪlət) //

皮拉提,皮拉特,普拉提,普拉特

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Pontius. Roman procurator of Judaea, who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, allegedly against his better judgment

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • But let's not deny that there are lives are at stake, and that this is still pure Pilate politics.

  • Then saith Pilate unto him, "Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?"

  • She slept again, and saw Pilate in hell surrounded by devils.

  • She slept again, and a devil appeared and talked to her, justifying Pilate.

  • Here a messenger arrived from Claudia telling her dream and begging Pilate to go to her.

  • His speculations might ask, with 'jesting Pilate,' 'What is truth?'