Magnificat
/mægˈnɪfɪkæt/noun
- a canticle used in Christian liturgy, especially at vespers and evensong, the text being the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55)圣母马利亚颂(尤指在晚祷及晚课等基督教礼拜仪式中吟唱的圣歌, 歌词取自《圣经》)(《路加福音》1:46-55)。
词源
Middle English: Latin, literally 'magnifies' (from the opening words, which translate as 'my soul magnifies the Lord').