messiah
US /məˈsaɪ.ə/
UK /məˈsaɪ.ə/
名词
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弥赛亚, 救世主
the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible
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Many awaited the coming of the Messiah to bring salvation.
许多人等待着弥赛亚的到来以带来救赎。
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The prophecy spoke of a future Messiah who would unite the people.
预言提到了一个未来的弥赛亚，他将团结人民。
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弥赛亚, 耶稣基督
(in Christianity) Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as the Messiah and savior of humankind
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Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.
基督徒相信耶稣是弥赛亚。
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The birth of the Messiah is celebrated at Christmas.
弥赛亚的诞生在圣诞节庆祝。
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救世主, 领袖
a leader or savior of a particular group or cause
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The people hoped for a political messiah to solve their country's problems.
人们希望出现一位政治救世主来解决他们国家的问题。
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He was seen as a messiah for the environmental movement.
他被视为环保运动的救世主。