释义 |
beˈnighten, v. rare.|bɪˈnaɪt(ə)n| [f. benight, app. after enlight-en: see -en.] trans. To benight. Hence beˈnightening vbl. n.
1844Blackw. Mag. LVI. 787 A mere priestly delusion to enslave and benighten mankind. 1860Pusey Min. Proph. 193 Moral benightening which seems to cast the shadow of death over the soul. |