votive

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/    美 /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary
  2. Clipping of votive candle abbreviation,alt-of,clipping
形容词 adj.
  1. Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
    — She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
  2. Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.
    — The church was lit by votive candles.

词形变化

more votive comparative most votive superlative votives plural

词汇关系

相关词
ex-voto votive candle votive mass votive offering

词源

词源 1
From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).
词源 2
From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).
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