| 释义 |
in·qui·si·tionBrE /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃn/ NAmE /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃn/ noun the Inquisition [sing. ]the organization set up by the Roman Catholic Church to punish people who opposed its beliefs , especially from the 15th to the 17th century （尤指 15 到 17 世纪天主教的）宗教裁判所，异端裁判所[C ](formal or humorous ) a series of questions that sb asks you , especially when they ask them in an unpleasant way 一连串的提问；（尤指）盘问，责难 ➡ see also Spanish Inquisition |