spiritual
US /ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/
形容词
1.
精神的, 心灵的
relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
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She finds great comfort in spiritual practices like meditation.
她在冥想等精神实践中找到了极大的慰藉。
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The church offers guidance for spiritual growth.
教堂为精神成长提供指导。
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宗教的, 教会的
of, relating to, or characteristic of sacred things or the church.
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Gospel music is a form of spiritual music.
福音音乐是一种宗教音乐形式。
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The choir sang a beautiful spiritual hymn.
唱诗班唱了一首美妙的宗教赞美诗。
名词
灵歌, 黑人灵歌
a religious song, especially one of a kind originated by enslaved African Americans.
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The choir performed a moving spiritual.
唱诗班演唱了一首感人的灵歌。
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Many famous spirituals tell stories of hope and freedom.
许多著名的灵歌讲述了希望和自由的故事。
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