
好词典

作为神名源自梵语 'Śiva'(吉祥的);作为哀悼期源自希伯来语 'shiv'ah'(七)。
❶ 在印度教中,指毁灭与再生之神湿婆,是三大主神之一,象征毁灭与创造的力量。
“Shiva is often depicted with a third eye on his forehead.”
(湿婆通常被描绘成额头上长着第三只眼睛。)
“Devotees offer prayers to Shiva for strength and transformation.”
(信徒们向湿婆祈祷以获得力量和转变。)
❶ 在犹太教中,指为期七天的哀悼期,家人为逝者守丧的传统仪式。
“During shiva, the family sits on low stools as a sign of mourning.”
(在守丧期间,家人坐在矮凳上以示哀悼。)
“Friends and relatives visit the family to offer condolences during shiva.”
(亲朋好友会在守丧期间前来慰问家属。)
sit shiva — 指犹太教中为逝者守丧七天的传统仪式,家人聚集在家中接受慰问。
“The family will sit shiva for their beloved grandmother this week.”
(这家人本周将为他们敬爱的祖母守丧。)