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verb

祝福，祈福

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

Examples :

"The priest blessed the new school building to ensure safety and success for the students. "

神父为新教学楼做了祈福仪式，以保佑学生们平安顺利。

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verb

祝福，保佑。

To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

Examples :

"Before starting their math test, the teacher blessed the papers, making the sign of the cross on each one. "

数学考试前，老师在试卷上划十字，祝福这些试卷。

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verb

祝福，祈福。

To invoke divine favor upon.

Examples :

"Before the big exam, my parents blessed me and wished me good luck. "

大考前，我父母祝福我，希望我能取得好成绩。

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verb

祝福，赞美.

To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.

Examples :

"The teacher's dedication to her students was truly blessed, glorifying the profession of teaching. "

这位老师对学生的奉献精神实在值得赞美，彰显了教师这一职业的光荣。

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verb

祝福，祈福。

To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.

Examples :

"We bless our teacher for her patience and helpfulness. "

我们感谢老师的耐心和乐于助人，并祝愿她幸福。

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verb

挥舞, 摇晃

To wave; to brandish.

Examples :

"The teacher blessed the air with a long, dramatic flourish before starting the history lesson. "

上课前，老师戏剧性地挥舞着手臂，在空中摇晃了几下，才开始讲历史课。

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verb

使…成为圣物，祝福。

(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

Examples :

"The artist blessed the rough sketch into a finished painting. "

这位艺术家把粗略的草稿变成了精美的画作，赋予了它艺术的灵魂。(Zhè wèi yìshùjiā bǎ cūlüè de cǎogǎo biànchéng le jīngměi de huàzuò, fùyǔ le tā yìshù de línghún.)

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verb

保佑，庇佑。

(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.

Examples :

"The security guards were hired to bless the school from vandalism. "

雇佣保安是为了保佑学校免受故意破坏。

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interjection

天啊, 谢天谢地

Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.

Examples :

""Bless your heart," Grandma said, smiling warmly at Sarah. "

"哎哟，真是个好孩子," 奶奶笑着，温暖地对莎拉说。

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