Old English scrin "ark (of the covenant); chest, coffer; case for relics," from Latin scrinium "case or box for keeping papers," of unknown origin. From late 14c. as "a tomb of a saint" (usually elaborate and large). A widespread word, compare Dutch schrijn, German Schrein, French écrin, Russian skrynya, Lithuanian skrine.
例文
1. At the shrine of the god there were offerings,libations and incense.
神殿には犠牲と鬯酒と貢香が祀られている。
2.When the barge reached the shrine ,acolytes removed the pall.
反駁船が聖地に到着すると、補助祭は柩衣を除去した。/
3.a shrine to the Virgin Mary
聖母マリアを敬う巡礼地
4.They visited the Shrine of Our Lady to pray for redemption.