Bless



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 祝福;颂扬
• ［英］ v. 祝福;颂扬 ( to praise or glorify)
• ［记］ 请比较: bliss ( 极乐)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (blessed; also blest; blessing)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blētsian, from blōd blood; from the use of blood in consecration
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
• 2. to hallow with the sign of the cross
• 3. to invoke divine care for <bless your heart> — used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
• 4.
  • a. praise, glorify <bless his holy name>
  • b. to speak well of ; approve
• 5. to confer prosperity or happiness upon
• 6. archaic protect, preserve
• 7. endow, favor <blessed with athletic ability>

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