
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)