1610s, "explanatory note," from Greek exegesis "explanation, interpretation," from exegeisthai "explain, interpret," from ex "out" (see ex-) + hegeisthai "to lead, guide," from PIE root *sag- "to track down, seek out" (see seek (v.)). Meaning "exposition (of Scripture)" is from 1823. Related: Exegetic; exegetical; exegetically.
实用例句
1. Exegesis of selected passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the Twelve Prophets.
阐释之章节选自以赛亚书 、 耶利米书 、 以西结书及十二先知书.来自互联网
2. An expository treatise or series of annotations; an exegesis.
对某一特定主题给出注释或说明的 词汇表.来自互联网
3. He commanded profound knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, Confucian classics, calendar calculation, geography, gazetteer, phonology and exegesis.
