late 14c., "a place where cardinals meet to elect a pope," from Italian conclave, from Latin conclave "a room, chamber suite," probably originally "a room which may be locked," from com- "together" (see com-) + clavis "a key" (see slot (n.2)). Extended sense of "private assembly" is first recorded 1560s.
例文
1. A conclave of cardinals was held to elect the new Pope.
枢機卿団は、新法王を選出するための秘密会議を行った。
2.This sage conclave disputed high and drank deep.
今回の雅集では、これらの仁人君子たちは顔を赤くし、酔っ払って飲んだ。
3.Signore,I ask and I prey,that you break this conclave .
皆様、お願いします、そして、あなたたちがこの秘密会議を中止することができることを祈っています。
4.I met my partner at that conclave and my life moved into a huge shift.
私はその大会で私のパートナーと出会いましたが、私の生活は大きな変化に向かいました。
5.I,Earth Mother,am working with this paradigm with the creation of the Masters Conclave .