| 单词 | heaven |
| 释义 | heaven —heavenless, adj. /hev"euhn/, n. 1. the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life. 2. (cap.) Often, Heavens. the celestial powers; God. 3. a metonym for God (used in expressions of emphasis, surprise, etc.): For heaven's sake! 4. heavens, a. (used interjectionally to express emphasis, surprise, etc.): Heavens, what a cold room! b. (used with a sing. v.) a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater. 5. Usually, heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth. 6. a place or state of supreme happiness: She made his life a heaven on earth. 7. move heaven and earth, to do one's utmost to effect an end; make a supreme effort: She promised to move heaven and earth to be there for our wedding anniversary. [bef. 900; ME heven, OE heofon; c. MLG heven; akin to ON himinn, Goth himins, G Himmel] |
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