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agape

UK //əˈɡeɪp//US //əˈɡeɪp//

词源

源自希腊语 'agápē'(ἀγάπη),原指无私的爱;形容词用法来自古英语,表示'张开的状态'。

noun

❶ 指基督教中无条件的、神圣的爱,强调无私、奉献和超越个人情感的神圣之爱。

“The sermon focused on the concept of agape as the highest form of love.”

(布道着重讨论了agape作为最高形式的爱的概念。)

“Agape is often contrasted with romantic love in theological discussions.”

(在神学讨论中,agape常与浪漫之爱形成对比。)

同义词:divine love, unconditional love, charity

adjective

❶ 形容嘴巴大张的状态,通常因惊讶、震惊或敬畏而自然张开。

“The children stood agape at the magician's tricks.”

(孩子们张大嘴站着看魔术师的表演。)

“She was left agape when she heard the surprising news.”

(听到这个惊人消息时她张大了嘴。)

同义词:open-mouthed, gaping, astonished

常见短语

stand agape — 因震惊或敬畏而张大嘴站着,形容极度惊讶的状态。

“The audience stood agape at the breathtaking performance.”

(观众们对这场震撼表演惊讶得张大嘴站着。)