
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)