plural gods
plural gods
Learner's definition of GOD
1 God [singular]
a : the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe(基督教、犹太教)上帝;(伊斯兰教)真主 -
Does she believe in God?她信上帝吗?
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(May) God bless us all.(愿)上帝保佑我们。
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(May) God rest her soul. [=I pray that God will give her soul peace now that she has died]愿上帝让她的灵魂安息!
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I pray to God that no one was seriously injured in the accident.我向上帝祈祷,但愿没有人员在事故中受重伤。
— see also man of god b ◊ God is used informally by itself and in phrases to make a statement or question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc. These uses are common but are considered offensive by some people.主啊,天哪(用于加强语气或表示惊讶、生气等,非正式用法。这种用法常见,但有人认为有冒犯之意)
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God, it's hot out today.天哪!今天外面真热。
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Good God, that's a lot of food!天哪!这么多食物!
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God Almighty, is it that late already?万能的上帝,已经迟到了吗?
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My God, what were you thinking?!天哪!当时你在想什么!
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Oh my God! I can't believe it!上帝啊!让人难以置信!
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By God, I refuse to give up!苍天在上,我拒绝放弃!
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For God's sake, what do you want from me?看在上帝的份上,你想从我这儿得到什么?
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Who in God's name [=on earth, in heaven's name] could that be?那到底是谁呢?
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Where in God's name have you been?你究竟去哪儿了?
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I swear to God, if you're not ready in five minutes, I'm leaving without you.我向上帝发誓,如果你五分钟还没准备好,我就先走了。
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I wish to God you would stop complaining.但愿你能不再抱怨。
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[count] : a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions神 -
the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt古埃及的众神
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a Hindu god印度教的天神
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a myth about the god of war关于战神的神话故事
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an offering for the gods给众神的祭品
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often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck神意;命运 -
The gods smiled/frowned on us. = The gods were/weren't on our side [=we had good/bad luck; things went well/badly for us]神眷顾/不支持我们。
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(humorous) The golf gods seem to like you today. [=you are playing golf very well today]高尔夫众神今天似乎很喜欢你。
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Her sudden arrival was a gift from the gods. [=a very lucky and helpful thing]她的突然到来是神赐的礼物。
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a : a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired受崇敬的人;偶像 b : a person who is very important or powerful in a particular field(某一领域的)要人,权威—usually plural
通常用复数 4
[singular] : something that is regarded as one of the most important things in someone's life至为重要的事物 5
the gods British : the highest and cheapest seats in a theater剧院里的顶层廉价楼座
for the love of God
— see 1love
God bless you
— see bless
God help someone
— see 1help
God willing
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used to say what you hope and expect to do or happen if no problems occur如果上帝允许;如果一切顺利 -
We'll be able to move into our new house next week, God willing.如果一切顺利,我们下个星期将搬进新家。
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God willing, I'll finish my degree this year.如果一切顺利,我将在今年完成学业。
in the lap of the gods
— see 1lap
put the fear of God into
— see 1fear
so help me God
— see 1help
(there) but for the grace of God (go I)
— see 1grace — godlike
/ˈgɑːdˌlaɪk/ adjective