blessed event

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The birth of a baby. euphemistic,idiomatic
    — Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Minister to the U.S., when asked if the blessed event was in prospect, hedged: "A royal child born on the soil of freedom-loving America would be both a blessing and a good omen."
  2. An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable. idiomatic
    — Mr. Spenlow told me this day week was Dora's birthday, and he would be glad if I would come down and join a little picnic on the occasion. . . . I think I committed every possible absurdity in the way of preparation for this blessed event.

词形变化

blessed events plural
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