the Knights of Columbus
/ðə ˌnaɪts əv kəˈlʌmbəs/
/ðə ˌnaɪts əv kəˈlʌmbəs/
- a US Roman Catholic organization for men with branches also in Canada, Mexico and other countries. It was established in 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut, by Father Michael McGivney (1852-90). Its aim is to help members and their families who are in need, to give to charity and also to promote the Catholic religion.
哥伦布骑士团（Knights of Columbus）：美国的一个罗马天主教男子组织，在加拿大，墨西哥和其他国家也设有分支机构。它于1882年由迈克尔·麦基夫尼神父（1852-90）在康涅狄格州的纽黑文成立。其目的是帮助有需要的成员及其家人，进行慈善事业，并促进天主教。