God Save the King
专有名词
感叹词 intj.
英文释义
专有名词
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The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.
— It is a strange fact, but it is unquestionably true that almost any English intellectual would feel more ashamed of standing to attention during “God save the King” than of stealing from a poor box.
感叹词 intj.
- An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in his presence.
- A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the King or in his name.
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A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is male.
— The Queen is dead! God save the King!
词源
词源 1
Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973.
词源 2
Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973.
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