sanctify
US /ˈsæŋk.tə.faɪ/
UK /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/
動詞
1.
聖化, 使神聖
to make something holy or sacred
範例:
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The priest will sanctify the new altar.
牧師將聖化新祭壇。
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The ancient rituals were performed to sanctify the ground.
舉行古老儀式是為了聖化這片土地。
2.
認可, 使合法化
to give official approval to something, making it acceptable or legitimate
範例:
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The new law will sanctify the union of same-sex couples.
新法律將認可同性伴侶的結合。
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Tradition often serves to sanctify customs that might otherwise be questioned.
傳統常常用來認可那些否則可能受到質疑的習俗。
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