votive

a. 奉献的, 还愿的, 表示愿心的

发音

UK /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/
其它
US /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/

词形变化

votives 复数 votives more votive 比较级 most votive 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

    音乐
  2. 2.

    Clipping of votive candle

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

    The church was lit by votive candles.

  2. 2.

    Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.

    She placed a votive offering at the shrine.

词汇关系

形容词

近义相关 2

dedicated consecrate

相关短语

votive candle votive candles votive mass [天主教](为婚丧等所做的)许愿弥撒 votive masses

词源

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).

来源：wiktionary