Saint
01
圣人, 圣徒
someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person
例子
Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature.
阿西西的圣方济各以其对动物和自然的热爱而闻名。
The church held a special ceremony to honor the feast day of Saint Teresa.
教堂举行了一个特别的仪式来纪念圣特蕾莎的节日。
Saint
01
a person regarded as the finest example or embodiment of a particular quality
例子
She 's a saint when it comes to patience with children.
They called him a saint for his generosity and restraint.
02
a person known for extraordinary moral or spiritual purity
例子
The villagers believed their priest was a living saint.
He was revered as a saint for his compassion and humility.
to saint
01
to regard or treat as holy or sacred
例子
They sainted the old tree where the miracle was said to have occurred.
Some fans sainted the singer after his untimely death.
02
to formally declare a deceased person to be a saint
例子
The Church sainted her after years of investigation.
He was sainted for his lifelong service to the poor.
