词典释义：
a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number).
红衣主教（罗马天主教由教皇任命的最高显要，他们组成红衣主教团以选举继任教皇—— 现总在他们自己圈内选定）。
(亦作
猩红，鲜红，大红，深红。
a New World songbird of the bunting family, with a stout bill and typically with a conspicuous crest. The male is partly or mostly red in colour.
红衣凤头鸟。
of the greatest importance; fundamental
最重要的；根本的，基本的
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two cardinal points must be borne in mind .两个基本点必须记在心中。
"Old English, from Latin
