spiritual
US /ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/
形容詞
1.
精神的, 心靈的
relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
範例:
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She finds great comfort in spiritual practices like meditation.
她在冥想等精神實踐中找到了極大的慰藉。
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The church offers guidance for spiritual growth.
教堂為精神成長提供指導。
2.
宗教的, 教會的
of, relating to, or characteristic of sacred things or the church.
範例:
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Gospel music is a form of spiritual music.
福音音樂是一種宗教音樂形式。
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The choir sang a beautiful spiritual hymn.
唱詩班唱了一首美妙的宗教讚美詩。
名詞
靈歌, 黑人靈歌
a religious song, especially one of a kind originated by enslaved African Americans.
範例:
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The choir performed a moving spiritual.
唱詩班演唱了一首感人的靈歌。
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Many famous spirituals tell stories of hope and freedom.
許多著名的靈歌講述了希望和自由的故事。
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