| 单词 | angel |
| 释义 | angel (once / 164 pages) 1n 2n An angel is a messenger of God, characterized as having human form with wings and a halo. The word suggests goodness, and is often used to refer to someone who offers comfort and aid to others in times of trouble. As a child, you looked like an innocent angel; appearances can be deceiving. The word angel derives from the Greek angelos, meaning "messenger." It is used in the Bible to denote God's attendants, with angels often depicted as being guardians of humans, an idea found in ancient Asian cultures as well. The Biblical sense was continued in a medieval gold coin called an angel, which depicted the archangel Michael. The word has been applied to angel fish, so named because they appear to have wings, and nurses, often called "angels of mercy." WORD FAMILYangel: angelic, angelical, angels, archangel+/angelic: angelically/archangel: archangelic, archangelical, archangels USAGE EXAMPLESHe thought that the voice of a soprano singing upstairs was surely that of an angel. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) “When they operated on my son, they told me he was an angel, because he was supposed to die,” Ms. Muñiz, 50, said. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) I repeated, by now fully believing in angels, miracles and just the basic amazingness of me. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) 1 1n spiritual being attendant upon God Hypo|Hyper archangel an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy cheruban angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child seraphan angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child guardian angel, guardian spiritan angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual divine messengera messenger from God Gabriel(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God Michael(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews Raphaelan archangel of the Hebrew tradition genius locithe guardian spirit of a place eudaemon, eudemon, good spirita benevolent spirit spiritual being, supernatural being an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events 2n person of exceptional holiness 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper holy man, holy person, saint Buddha one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment fakeer, fakir, faqir, faquira Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man dervishan ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements good person a person who is good to other people n invests in a theatrical production Syn|Hyper backer patron, sponsor, supporter someone who supports or champions something Angel (once / 710 pages) n WORD FAMILY Angel: Angels USAGE EXAMPLES“We really want the Rams to succeed in L.A.,” said Angel Fabela, who helps run Rams Empire, a fan group that tailgates near the stadium. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) He interrupted the closing procession and singing of "May Choirs of Angels" to draw mourners' attention to a painting of Gabor’s horse. Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) Angel said she first discovered he was married after media reports of a robbery at his house referred to a wife. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) n the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally Syn|Exp Angel Falls falls, waterfall a steep descent of the water of a river |
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