votive

• adj. 奉献的（副词votively）；献纳的；诚心祈求的

中文词源

来自拉丁语votum,庄严的承诺，对神的承诺，词源同vow,devote。引申词义还愿的。

英文词源

votive (adj.)

1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow (n.)).

双语例句

1. The only verdict is vengeance a vendetta held as a votive not in vain.

唯一的结论就是复仇一种仇恨作为一种虚无的奉献.

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2. V : The only verdict is vengeance, a vendetta, held as a votive not in vain.

唯一的结论就是复仇, 一种仇恨, 作为一种虚无的奉献.

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3. Inside Saint - Sulpice , Silas carried heavy iron votive candle holder from the altar back toward the obelisk.

圣叙尔皮斯教堂中, 塞拉斯从圣坛上取下烛台,走回方尖碑前.

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4. Votive candle , placed in a clear glass candle holder is safer and will actually last longer.

在玻璃灯盏中放上蜡烛可以让它燃烧得更久,也更安全.

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