He genuflected in front of the altar.

他在祭坛前屈膝施礼。

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The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees.

圣坛的两侧有两棵圣诞树。

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Almost twenty-five years later, Pope Paul the Third asked Michelangelo to paint the wall of the Sistine Chapel above the altar.

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For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have assigned it to you for making expiation for your lives upon the altar."

因为活物的生命是在血中，我把这血赐给你们，可以在坛上,为你们的生命赎罪“

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This is a gift of flour and oil and incense, which is burned after a portion is removed for the priests as dues to the priests, the rest is burned on the altar again with a sweet smell from the incense.

祭品是面粉、油和香，这香的一部分被掰去，作为祭司的会费,剩下的部分摆在祭坛里燃烧,会发出一股甜甜的味道。

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Bowls of fruit and vegetables were brought from the altar, along with mugs of coffee and barley tea.

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So far 3PAR management seems happy to sacrifice profits at the altar of growth.

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All the talent and values that were sacrificed on the altar of real-time performance.

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