angel

noun

UK/ˈeɪn.dʒᵊl/
US/ˈeɪn.dʒᵊl/

Definitions of angel noun

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    a spiritual being in some religions, believed to be a messenger of God, typically depicted in human form with wings.

    天使

    • According to biblical accounts, an angel informed Mary that she would give birth to Jesus, the son of God.

      根據聖經記載,一位天使告知瑪利亞她將生下上帝的兒子耶穌。

    • The stained glass in the church depicted lifelike images of angels.

      教堂的彩繪玻璃上描繪著栩栩如生的天使圖像。

    • In many cultures, angels are seen as symbols of goodness and protection.

      在許多文化中,天使被視為善良與保護的象徵。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)

    a person who is exceptionally kind, helpful, or benevolent.

    指非常善良、樂於助人或仁慈的人。

    • She is an angel, always helping those in need.

      她是一位天使,總是幫助那些需要幫助的人。

    • Thanks to my angelic neighbor, I was taken care of while sick.

      多虧了我那位天使般的鄰居,在我生病時得到了照顧。

    • She was like an angel during the difficult times, providing me with support and encouragement.

      在困難時期,她就像一位天使,給予我支持和鼓勵。

  3. Countable(可數名詞)

    a term of endearment for someone who is dearly loved and well-known.

    (稱呼親愛熟悉的人)寶貝;親愛的

    • Don't worry, angel, everything will be fine.

      別擔心,寶貝,一切都會沒事的。

    • My dear, my little angel, how was your day?

      親愛的,我的小天使,今天過得怎麼樣?

    • My little angels, it's time to get ready to go out.

      我的小天使們,該準備出門了。

  4. Countable(可數名詞)

    a wealthy individual who invests in a new company.

    投資新創公司的富有個人。

    • The angel investor provided invaluable funding and guidance for our business development.

      天使投資人為我們的業務發展提供了寶貴的資金和指導。

    • Thanks to the generosity of the angel investor, the startup was able to successfully launch.

      感謝天使投資人的慷慨,這家新創公司得以成功推出。

    • They are seeking an angel investor to realize their innovative technology project.

      他們正在尋找一位天使投資人來實現他們的創新技術項目。

Idioms

  • be no angel

    To not be perfect; to occasionally behave badly or make mistakes.

    不是善荷

    I know he makes mistakes sometimes, but he's no angel.

    我知道他有時會犯錯,但他並非完美無瑕。

  • be on the side of the angels

    To be engaged in actions that are morally right or benevolent.

    站在道義或善良的一方。

    In this dispute, I am completely on the side of the angels.

    在這場爭端中,我完全站在道義的一方。