benediction

noun

1. the act of praying for divine protection

Synonym: blessing

2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Synonym: blessing

1. （基督教的）祝福，赐福祈祷
A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer.

benediction的翻译

e.g. The minister pronounced the benediction...
牧师做了赐福祈祷。
e.g. The Pope's hands were raised in benediction.
教皇举起手来祝祷。

2. 祝福
You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction .

e.g. She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction...
她只得举起手来做了一个祝福的手势。
e.g. The song hovered, like a whispered benediction, above the crowd.
歌声缭绕在人群上方，如同低声祝福。

1. benediction的反义词

1. 祝祷,恩赐：benediction 祝祷,恩赐 | benefaction 捐助 | beneficial 有益的

2.

2. 祝福,恩赐：addict 使热中,专心於 | benediction 祝福,恩赐 | contradict 相反,反对,否定

3. 閉會祈禱、閉會禱告：Beatitude 八福 | Benediction 閉會祈禱、閉會禱告 | Birthright 長子的名分