saint
US /seɪnt/
UK /seɪnt/
1.
圣人
a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death
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Mother Teresa is considered a modern saint.
特蕾莎修女被认为是现代圣人。
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The church canonized her as a saint.
教会将她封为圣人。
2.
圣人, 品德高尚的人
a person of great virtue or benevolence
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He's a real saint for putting up with all her complaints.
他真是个圣人，竟然能忍受她所有的抱怨。
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My grandmother was a saint, always helping others.
我的祖母是个圣人，总是帮助别人。