单词 | blessing |
释义 | blessingblessing /ˈblɛsɪŋ/ ●●○ noun 1APPROVAL [uncountable] someone’s approval or encouragement for a plan, activity, idea, etc.: The story was changed slightly for the movie, with the author’s blessing. The city has given its blessing to $60 million worth of new housing construction. The project has received the blessing of the company’s CEO.2something GOOD/HELPFUL [countable] something that you have or something that happens which is good because it improves your life, helps you in some way, or makes you happy: The store is a blessing for those on a budget. It’s a blessing that no one was badly hurt.3FROM GOD [countable, uncountable] protection and help from God, or words spoken to ask for this SYN benediction: The priest gave the blessing.4a blessing in disguise something that seems to be bad or unlucky at first, but which you later realize is good or lucky: The delay was a blessing in disguise, as we had a chance to practice more.5count your blessings spoken used to tell someone to remember how lucky he or she is, especially when he or she is complaining about something → see also a mixed blessing at mixed (1) |
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