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blessed

UK //ˈblesɪd//US //ˈblesɪd//

词源

源自古英语 blētsian(祝圣),来自 blōd(血)+ -sian(使...),原指用血献祭的仪式。后受古诺斯语 blessa 影响,词义逐渐演变为'神圣化'和'赐福'。

adjective

❶ 形容受到神明保佑或特别幸运的状态,常用于表达对美好事物的感激之情。

“We are blessed with good health and loving family.”

(我们很幸运拥有健康的身体和充满爱的家庭。)

“The priest held up the blessed sacrament.”

(牧师举起经过祝圣的圣餐。)

❶ 用于强调程度,表示非常、极其,常带有幽默或夸张的语气。

“I haven't seen him in a blessed year!”

(我整整一年都没见到他了!)

“Where is that blessed key when I need it?”

(我需要的时候那把该死的钥匙到底在哪?)

同义词:holy, favored, fortunate, consecrated, lucky

常见短语

blessed with — 表示幸运地拥有某物或某种特质,强调这是值得感恩的恩赐。

“She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.”

(她幸运地拥有一副美妙的歌喉。)

blessed event — 委婉语,通常指新生儿的诞生,带有宗教或情感色彩。

“The whole family gathered to celebrate the blessed event.”

(全家人聚在一起庆祝这个神圣的喜事。)