saint

名词

UK/seɪnt/
US/seɪnt/

定义 saint 名词

  1. C1Countable(可數名詞)written abbreviation(書面縮寫)

    A person who has been officially recognized by the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, for living a holy and virtuous life. The names of saints are sometimes used as names for places or buildings.

    (基督教,尤指天主教教會正式追封的)聖徒、聖者;聖徒頭銜(聖徒的名字有時用作地名或建築物的名稱)

    • Saint Peter is considered one of the most important figures in Christianity.

      聖彼得被認為是基督教中最重要的代表人物之一。

    • The local hospital is named Saint Mary's Hospital, in honor of the saint.

      當地的醫院名為聖瑪麗醫院,以紀念這位聖徒。

    • The wedding was held at the historic Saint George Church.

      婚禮在歷史悠久的聖喬治教堂舉行。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    A person known for exceptional kindness, patience, or virtuous behavior; someone who is exceptionally good.

    善良的人;好心人

    • She must be a saint to manage taking care of so many children.

      她一定是一位聖人,才能照顧這麼多孩子。

    • He shows the patience of a saint when dealing with his elderly neighbors.

      他在對待年邁的鄰居時表現出了聖人般的耐心。

    • She’s been a real saint through such a difficult period.

      她在如此艱難的時期一直像一位真正的聖人。