英语词汇wash one-s hands of a matter的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

wash one’s hands of a matter. Pontius Pilate’s washing his hands at the trial of Jesus was a favorite scene in biblical dramas presented by strolling players in medieval times. Pilate was portrayed washing his hands in a basin (although the passage in Matt. 27:24 just says, “He took water and washed his hands”) while denying any responsibility for Christ’s death sentence. From these dramas and the biblical story of the Crucifixion, to wash one’s hands of a matter came into popular use as an ex- pression for abandoning something entirely after having been concerned in the matter, for a public disavowal disclaiming all accountability for something, or for disowning all associations with someone.

词汇	wash one-s hands of a matter
词源	wash one’s hands of a matter. Pontius Pilate’s washing his hands at the trial of Jesus was a favorite scene in biblical dramas presented by strolling players in medieval times. Pilate was portrayed washing his hands in a basin (although the passage in Matt. 27:24 just says, “He took water and washed his hands”) while denying any responsibility for Christ’s death sentence. From these dramas and the biblical story of the Crucifixion, to wash one’s hands of a matter came into popular use as an ex- pression for abandoning something entirely after having been concerned in the matter, for a public disavowal disclaiming all accountability for something, or for disowning all associations with someone.
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