sacrifices
US /ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz/
UK /ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz/
复数名词
1.
牺牲, 祭品
acts of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
示例:
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Her parents made many sacrifices to give her a good education.
她的父母为了给她良好的教育做出了许多牺牲。
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The soldiers made the ultimate sacrifices for their country.
士兵们为国家做出了最大的牺牲。
2.
祭祀, 献祭
acts of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity
示例:
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Ancient civilizations performed animal sacrifices to appease their gods.
古代文明通过动物祭祀来安抚他们的神灵。
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The priest prepared the sacrifices for the ritual.
牧师为仪式准备了祭品。
动词
牺牲, 献出
gives up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
示例:
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He sacrifices his free time to volunteer at the shelter.
他牺牲自己的空闲时间在收容所做志愿者。
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The company sacrifices short-term profits for long-term growth.
公司牺牲短期利润以换取长期增长。
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