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levine

UK //ləˈviːn//US //ləˈviːn//

词源

源自意第绪语(Yiddish)'levine',与希伯来语'koso shel berakha'(祝福之杯)相关。

noun

❶ 指一种犹太教仪式中使用的特制酒杯,常用于婚礼或宗教庆典,象征欢乐与祝福。

“The rabbi raised the levine to bless the newlyweds.”

(拉比举起莱文杯为新婚夫妇祝福。)

“A silver levine was passed around during the ceremony.”

(仪式中人们传递着一只银制莱文杯。)

同义词:Kiddush cup, Jewish ceremonial cup, ritual wine cup

常见短语

raise the levine — 在犹太仪式中高举莱文杯的动作,通常伴随祈祷或祝福。

“The groom raised the levine while reciting the blessing.”

(新郎诵读祝福词时高举莱文杯。)