"promised land" in Chinese (Simplified)
应许之地
Definition
一个提供希望、自由和机会的地方或情形,常被视为目标或梦想。在宗教语境中,指上帝在圣经中答应以色列人的那片土地。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于比喻表示成功、机会或摆脱困境的任何地方。圣经语境中首字母大写(“应许之地”),比喻用法常见于日常对话和文学。可以形容地方或生活境遇。
Examples
Many people see America as the promised land.
许多人把美国视为**应许之地**。
The Bible says the Israelites traveled to the promised land.
圣经说以色列人前往**应许之地**。
He left his hometown in search of his own promised land.
他离开了家乡,去寻找属于自己的**应许之地**。
After years of hard work, she finally reached her promised land—a life of stability and happiness.
多年努力后,她终于到达了自己的**应许之地**——一个稳定而幸福的生活。
To many, winning the green card lottery is the ticket to their promised land.
对许多人来说,获得绿卡抽签就是通往**应许之地**的门票。
The refugees crossed borders, each hoping to find their own promised land beyond the horizon.
难民们越过边境,每个人都希望在地平线之外找到自己的**应许之地**。