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the Spanish InquisitionBrE /ðə ˌspænɪʃ ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃn/ NAmE /ðə ˌspænɪʃ ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃn/ noun [sing. ]the organization set up by the Roman Catholic Church in Spain in the 15th century to punish people who opposed its beliefs , known for its cruel and severe methods 西班牙异端裁判所(15 世纪设立于西班牙的天主教会组织,因残酷迫害异教而闻名)(oftenhumorous ) used to say that you do not like the fact that sb is questioning you a lot about sth (表示不满)逼问,追问◆ What is this ? The Spanish Inquisition ? 这是怎么回事?严刑逼供吗? |