chancel
英 [ˈtʃɑːnsl]
美 [ˈtʃænsl]
n. (教堂的)祭坛，圣所
复数：chancels
BNC.17245 / COCA.32005
牛津词典
noun
- （教堂的）祭坛，圣所
the part of a church near the altar , where the priests and the choir (= singers) sit during services
柯林斯词典
- (供牧师、唱诗班坐的)高坛，圣坛
Thechancelis the part of a church containing the altar, where the clergy and the choir usually sit.
英英释义
noun