saint
名詞
定義 saint 名詞
- 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。
- 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。