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benediction

UK //ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n//US //ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'benedictio',由 'bene'(好)和 'dicere'(说)组成,字面意思是'说好话'。14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指宗教仪式中的祝福语或祈福行为,通常由神职人员对信徒说出,表达神圣的祝愿或神的恩典。

“The priest gave a benediction at the end of the ceremony.”

(神父在仪式结束时进行了祝福。)

“She felt comforted by the bishop's benediction.”

(主教的祝福让她感到安慰。)

❶ 引申为对某人或某事的衷心祝愿或赞许,常用于正式或文学语境。

“The teacher's praise was like a benediction to the student.”

(老师的表扬对学生来说如同一种祝福。)

“He left with his father's benediction.”

(他带着父亲的祝福离开了。)

同义词:blessing, prayer, approval, sanction, favor

常见短语

give a benediction — 指在宗教仪式或正式场合中,由权威人物(如神职人员)进行祝福的行为。

“The rabbi will give a benediction at the wedding.”

(拉比将在婚礼上进行祝福。)

receive a benediction — 指接受来自神职人员或长辈的祝福,常见于宗教或家庭场景。

“The congregation stood to receive the benediction.”

(会众起立接受祝福。)