Vigil
01
守夜, 警戒
a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant
例子
The soldiers kept a vigil through the night at the border.
士兵们在边境整夜保持警戒。
A vigil was maintained at the patient's bedside.
在病人的床边维持着守夜。
02
守夜祈祷, 彻夜祈祷
a spiritual observance involving staying awake, praying, or meditating, often held before a holy day or event
例子
They participated in the Easter vigil at midnight.
他们在午夜参加了复活节的守夜。
The monks held a vigil before the feast of Saint Benedict.
守夜是一种精神上的遵守，涉及保持清醒、祈祷或冥想，通常在圣日或事件之前举行。
03
守夜, 静默示威
a peaceful and stationary public demonstration held in support of a particular cause, typically marked by silence and the absence of speeches or active protest
例子
A vigil formed at the border, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis without confrontation.
Activists held a vigil in front of the embassy to protest the detention of journalists.
活动人士在大使馆前举行守夜活动，以抗议记者被拘留。
