Votive Meaning in English
word
ˈvəʊtɪv
VOH-tiv
vˈəʊtɪv
VOH-tiv
释义
Describes something offered, dedicated, or made to fulfill a vow or as a sign of gratitude, often used for objects given in religious rituals.
用法与细微差别
'Votive' is formal and mainly used in religious, historical, or art contexts (like 'votive candle' or 'votive offering'). It's rarely heard in everyday speech.
Spanish: votivoPortuguese (BR): votivoPortuguese (PT): votivoChinese (Simplified): 奉献的 (用于还愿) - 许愿的Chinese (Traditional): 奉獻的 (用於還願) - 許願的Hindi: मनौती से संबंधितArabic: نذريBengali: উপবাস্পনা - মানতপূর্ণ - মানতকৃতRussian: жертвенный - обетныйJapanese: 奉納の - 奉献のVietnamese: dâng cúng - tạ ơn (tôn giáo)Korean: 봉헌의 - 기원하는Turkish: adaklık - adak için olanUrdu: منتذَر - نظر کے طور پر دیا گیاIndonesian: nazar - persembahan (agama)
例句
She lit a votive candle at the church.
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The temple was full of votive offerings from pilgrims.
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People placed votive statues beside the shrine.
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Lighting a votive candle is a quiet way to make a wish or give thanks.
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Ancient Greeks left votive gifts at sacred sites hoping for favor from the gods.
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She bought a small votive lamp as a keepsake from the monastery.
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