benediction /ˌbɛnɪˈdɪkʃən/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-VAR A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. 祝福 [正式]

  例：

  The minister pronounced the benediction.

  牧师做了赐福祈祷。

  例：

  The Pope's hands were raised in benediction.

  教皇举起手来祝福。

• 2. 

  N-VAR You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction. 祝福祷告

  例：

  She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction.

  她只能举手表示祝福祷告。