god
名词
定义 god 名词
spirit
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A spirit or being that is believed to have power over a particular part of the universe or life, and is often worshipped, or something that represents such a spirit or being.
The ancient Greek gods resided on Mount Olympus.
In many cultures, it is believed that gods govern the natural world.
They made offerings to the god of agriculture for a bountiful harvest.
person
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Someone who is greatly admired and has a strong influence on a particular person.
The athlete is a god to many young people.
The actor is practically a god to his fans.
The singer is a god in the eyes of many teenagers.
片语 god 名词
- the gods
The phrase 'the gods' refers to the highest and furthest seats from the stage in a theatre.
• We managed to get tickets, but they were in the gods, which wasn't ideal.
成语
- Those whom the gods love die young
This idiom is used to express a sense of sorrow and resignation when someone dies at a young age, implying that their early death is due to fate.
• She passed away so young; it really makes you think of 'those whom the gods love die young.'
- God willing
Used to express a hope that events will unfold as desired; if circumstances allow.
• We plan to move into our new house next month, God willing.
- God helps those who help themselves
This proverb expresses the belief that success is more likely to be achieved when one actively puts in effort and takes initiative.
• She knew that to pass the exam, she had to study hard herself. 'God helps those who help themselves' had always motivated her.
- (Oh my) God!
An exclamation used to express strong emotions such as surprise, anger, or shock.
• Oh my God! This is absolutely fantastic!
- God knows
Used to emphasize a complete lack of understanding or knowledge about something.
• God knows why they canceled today's meeting.
- thank God
An expression of relief and gratitude that something negative did not occur.
• Thank God, I caught the last train.
- There is a God!
An exclamation used when a positive turn of events occurs unexpectedly in a bad situation.
• We thought we wouldn't get funding at the last minute, but then an investor appeared, there is a God!
- those whom the gods love die young
An expression used to suggest that those who die young are favored by fate or the gods, often used when someone dies at a young age, reflecting a sense of tragic admiration.
• She was a brilliant artist, but she died young; it's truly a case of 'those whom the gods love die young'.
- hope/wish/swear to God
Used to express a strong hope or wish, or to emphatically swear something is true.
• I hope to God that I pass this interview.
- (oh my) God!
An exclamation used to express strong feelings such as surprise, anger, or shock.
• Oh my God, this is absolutely amazing!
- there is a God!
An exclamation used when a positive turn of events occurs unexpectedly during a negative situation, expressing relief or gratitude.
• We were stuck in the mountains for hours, but then a helicopter showed up! There is a God!
- God bless (you)!
A phrase used to express good wishes to someone when saying goodbye.
• Good night everyone, God bless you all.
- God only knows
Used to express that something is impossible to know or determine; only God would know.
• God only knows why he would do that.