pilate
US // (ˈpaɪlət) //
皮拉提,皮拉特,普拉提,普拉特
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 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?'
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