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worship

UK //ˈwɜː.ʃɪp//US //ˈwɝː.ʃɪp//

词源

源自古英语 weorthscipe,由 worth(价值)和 -ship(表示状态或性质的后缀)组成,原意为'值得尊敬的状态'。

noun

❶ 对神或宗教对象的敬拜行为,通常包括祈祷、唱诗等仪式活动。也用于表达对某人或事物的极度崇拜。

“The temple is a place of worship for many people.”

(这座寺庙是许多人进行宗教礼拜的场所。)

“Her worship of the pop star borders on obsession.”

(她对那位流行歌星的崇拜近乎痴迷。)

同义词:adoration, veneration, devotion

verb

❶ 参加宗教礼拜活动,或对某人或事物表现出极度的热爱和尊敬。

“They worship at the local church every Sunday.”

(他们每周日都在当地教堂做礼拜。)

“Some cultures worship their ancestors.”

(有些文化会祭拜祖先。)

同义词:revere, idolize, adore

常见短语

place of worship — 指用于宗教活动的场所,如教堂、寺庙、清真寺等。

“The new mosque will serve as a place of worship for the Muslim community.”

(新建的清真寺将成为穆斯林社区的礼拜场所。)

hero worship — 对英雄人物或名人的过度崇拜,常带有盲目性。

“The young boy's hero worship of the astronaut was touching.”

(这个小男孩对宇航员的英雄崇拜令人感动。)