enshrine

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/|/ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/    美 /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest. transitive
    — A Phœnix, gaz'd by all, as that ſole Bird / When, to enſhrine his reliques in the Sun’s / Bright temple, to Ægyptian Theb's he flies.
  2. To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence. broadly,transitive
    — Warlike and Martiall Talbot, Burgonie / Inſhrines thee in his heart, and there erects / Thy noble Deeds, as Valors Monuments.
  3. To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty. figuratively
    — Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law.

词形变化

enshrines present,singular,third-person enshrining participle,present enshrined participle,past enshrined past inshrine alternative

词汇关系

衍生词
enshrinee enshrinement enshriner unenshrined

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₁én
Proto-Italic *en
Proto-Italic *en-
Latin in-
Old French en-bor.
Middle English en-
English en-
English shrine
English enshrine
From en- + shrine.
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