late 12c., "supremely happy," also "consecrated" (c. 1200), past participle adjective from bless (v.). Reversed or ironic sense of "cursed, damned" is recorded from 1806. Related: Blessedly; blessedness.
雙語例句
1. The birth of a live healthy baby is a truly blessed event.
一個健康活潑的嬰兒的出生真是一件可喜的事情。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Both are blessed with uncommon ability to fix things.
兩人在修理東西上都有一手絕活。
來自柯林斯例句
3. At the festival, candles are blessed and sprinkled with holy water.
在節(jié)日里，要對蠟燭祝圣，并灑以圣水。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Rainy weather brings blessed relief to hay fever victims.