bene·dic·tion /ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/
祝福
Ben·e·dic·tion n.
1. The act of blessing.
2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.
So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus
Followed with benediction. --Milton.
Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. --Longfellow.
Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
3. Eccl. The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
4. R. C. Ch. A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
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benediction
n 1: the act of praying for divine protection [syn: blessing]
2: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection [syn: blessing]