| 单词 | resurrection |
| 释义 | resurrection (once / 1422 pages) n Resurrection describes something that has been brought back to life — literally or figuratively. A zombie resurrection may occur in that scary movie you're watching, or a fashion designer may bring about the resurrection of the a-line skirt. First used in the 13th century, the noun resurrection comes from the Latin word resurgere, meaning "rise again." It can refer literally to a rising from the dead, but you're more likely to hear the word describe something that's figuratively brought back to life — meaning, it's been revived after a time of inactivity or decline. If a pitcher who has been in a slump throws a perfect game, that could be considered a resurrection of his baseball career. WORD FAMILYresurrection: resurrections+/resurrect: resurrected, resurrecting, resurrection, resurrects USAGE EXAMPLESThese paintings are about death and resurrection and the shock of revelation. The Guardian(Dec 23, 2016) He captured its participation deficit – in stock market escalation, bank resurrections, and glorified reductions in headline unemployment figures. The Guardian(Dec 23, 2016) The resurrection of female intellectuals from obscurity is a preoccupation of Hustvedt’s. The Guardian(Dec 16, 2016) n a revival from inactivity and disuse it produced a resurrection of hope Hyper resurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification bringing again into activity and prominence Resurrection (once / 4726 pages) n WORD FAMILY Resurrection: Resurrections USAGE EXAMPLESBill Clinton, 1997: Santita Jackson - the daughter of the Rev. Jesse Jackson - and the Resurrection Choir sang the national anthem. Washington Times(Dec 14, 2016) “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Hell or High Water,” “Mechanic: Resurrection,” “War Dogs,” “Hands of Stone.” Seattle Times(Nov 23, 2016) He said the film, which is called “Resurrection,” was likely still three years out, being that it’s such a big subject. Los Angeles Times(Nov 02, 2016) n (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion Syn|Exp Christ's Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ miracle a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent |
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