| 释义 |
born-again
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ adjective
(-s)
Etymology: from the statement “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God”—John 3:3 (AV)
1. : of, relating to, or being a Christian who has made a renewed or confirmed commitment of faith especially after an intense religious experience
2. : having returned to or having newly adopted an activity, a conviction, or a persona especially with a proselytizing zeal
< a born-again conservative >
3. : newly restored, transformed, or revitalized : given a new life
< proud of their born-again Victorian house >
• born-again noun |