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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gospel

英  [ˈɡɒspəl]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • gospels

    1. [C 可数名词] 福音书（《圣经·新约》中记述耶稣基督生平和教诲的四卷书）

    In the New Testament of the Bible, the Gospels are the four books which describe the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

    双语例句

    例：

    the parable in St Matthew's Gospel.

    《马太福音》里的寓言故事。

    2. [SING 单数型名词] 耶稣的福音和教义

    In the Christian religion, the gospel refers to the message and teachings of Jesus Christ, as explained in the New Testament.

    双语例句

    例：

    I didn't shirk my duties. I visited the sick and I preached the gospel.

    我没有逃避责任，我探望了病人，也传讲了福音。

    3. [U 不可数名词] （尤指在美国南部黑人基督徒中流行的）福音音乐

    Gospel or gospel music is a style of religious music that uses strong rhythms and vocal harmony. It is especially popular among black Christians in the southern United States.

    双语例句

    例：

    I had to go to church, so I grew up singing gospel.

    以前我必须去教堂做礼拜，所以我是唱着福音圣歌长大的。

    4. [U 不可数名词] 绝对真理

    If you take something as gospel, or it is the gospel truth, you believe that it is completely true.

    双语例句

    例：

    He wouldn't say this if it weren't the gospel truth.

    若不是对此深信不疑，他就不会这么说。

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