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源自拉丁语 'intercessio',由 'inter-'(在...之间)和 'cedere'(走)组成,字面意思是'介入'或'调解'。
❶ 指在双方之间进行调解或说情的行为,通常是为了帮助解决争端或为某人请求宽恕。
“The priest made an intercession for peace between the warring factions.”
(牧师为交战双方之间的和平进行了调解。)
“Her intercession helped the employee avoid being fired.”
(她的说情帮助那位员工避免了被解雇。)
❶ 在宗教语境中,指为他人向上帝或神明祈祷或代求的行为。
“The saint is known for his intercession on behalf of the sick.”
(这位圣人以代表病人祈祷而闻名。)
“Many believers pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.”
(许多信徒祈求圣母玛利亚的代祷。)
make intercession — 为某人或某事进行调解或祈祷,通常带有帮助或保护的意图。
“The community leader made intercession for the families affected by the disaster.”
(社区领袖为受灾难影响的家庭进行了调解和帮助。)