votive candle
noun [ C ] uk/ˈvəʊ.tɪv ˌkæn.dəl/ us/ˌvoʊ.t̬ɪv ˈkæn.dəl/
（宗教仪式的）许愿蜡烛；（装饰用的）小盏蜡烛
a candle, usually a small, wide one inside a glass container, that is used in a religious ceremony or for decoration
The coffin was surrounded by flowers and flickering votive candles. 棺材四周放满了鲜花和摇曳的蜡烛。
She placed votive candles around the bathtub and dimmed the lights. 她在浴缸周围放上小盏蜡烛，并把灯光调暗。
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- The mayor helped light votive candles on the steps of St James Cathedral to remember the victims of the bombings.
- Religious objects might include images on home altars or the votive candles that are burned to accompany prayers.
- The bar was supposed to be like a New York cocktail lounge, dark and cool, little tables with flickering votive candles.
- Gifts include a bead-decorated votive candle holder.