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intercession

UK //ˌɪntəˈseʃ(ə)n//US //ˌɪntərˈseʃ(ə)n//

词源

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'。

noun

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。)

同义词:mediation, intervention, pleading, arbitration, advocacy

常见短语

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。)