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eulogy

UK //ˈjuː.lə.dʒi//US //ˈjuː.lə.dʒi//

词源

源自希腊语 eulogia(εὐλογία),由 eu-(好的)和 -logia(言语)组成,字面意思为'赞美的话语'。14世纪通过拉丁语进入英语。

noun

❶ 悼词或颂词,指在葬礼或纪念仪式上对逝者生平、品德或成就的赞美性演讲或文章。

“The minister delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral.”

(牧师在葬礼上发表了感人的悼词。)

“She wrote a heartfelt eulogy for her grandfather.”

(她为祖父写了一篇发自内心的悼文。)

❶ (广义)对人或事物的高度赞扬,通常以正式演讲或书面形式表达。

“The book is a eulogy to the golden age of cinema.”

(这本书是对电影黄金时代的一曲赞歌。)

“His speech turned into a eulogy for democracy.”

(他的演讲变成了对民主的颂扬。)

同义词:tribute, praise, commendation, panegyric, accolade

常见短语

deliver a eulogy — 正式发表悼词或颂词,常见于葬礼、纪念活动等场合。

“The eldest son was chosen to deliver the eulogy.”

(长子被选中致悼词。)

eulogy speech — 特指以颂扬为主题的正式演讲,内容多为赞美某人或某事物。

“Her eulogy speech at the awards ceremony moved the audience.”

(她在颁奖典礼上的颂词打动了在场观众。)