n.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

a convent ruled by an abbess

a monastery ruled by an abbot

1. The abbey is located on a scenic hilltop.
   修道院坐落在風(fēng)景秀麗的山頂上。
2. The historian wrote a book about the abbey’s history.
   歷史學(xué)家寫了一本關(guān)于修道院歷史的書。
3. The building was once an abbey but now serves as a museum.
   這座建筑曾經(jīng)是修道院，但現(xiàn)在作為博物館使用。