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"sacrifice" in Chinese (Simplified)

牺牲献祭

Definition

作名词时,指为了帮助别人或实现重要目标而放弃的宝贵东西。作动词时,表示牺牲、放弃某物,有时也指在宗教仪式中献祭动物或人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常用于严肃或带感情色彩的语境,如 'make a sacrifice'、'personal sacrifice'、'sacrifice for your family'。作动词时,常表示牺牲时间、金钱、舒适或机会。宗教中的“献祭”意思也有,但在日常对话中较少见。

Examples

Parents often sacrifice their free time for their children.

父母常常会为孩子**牺牲**自己的空闲时间。

Getting this job took a lot of sacrifice.

得到这份工作付出了很多**牺牲**。

In the story, they sacrifice an animal to the gods.

在故事里,他们向众神**献祭**一只动物。

I know you sacrificed a lot to get here, and I don't take that lightly.

我知道你为了走到今天**牺牲**了很多,我不会轻视这一点。

She's not willing to sacrifice her health for a higher salary.

她不愿意为了更高的薪水**牺牲**自己的健康。

We had to sacrifice comfort if we wanted to save money on the trip.

如果我们想在旅行中省钱,就得**牺牲**一些舒适。