Advent
01
来临, 出现
the arrival of a significant event, person, or thing that has been eagerly anticipated
例子
The advent of the internet revolutionized how we communicate and access information.
互联网的出现彻底改变了我们交流和获取信息的方式。
Historians mark the advent of the Industrial Revolution as a turning point in human history.
历史学家将工业革命的到来标记为人类历史上的一个转折点。
02
再临, 降临
(in Christian belief) the future return of Jesus Christ to judge humanity at the Last Judgment
例子
Early Christians eagerly awaited the Advent of Christ.
早期的基督徒热切地等待着基督的再临。
The sermon focused on preparing for the second Advent.
布道侧重于为第二次降临做准备。
03
降临期, 降临期期间
in Christian tradition, the period of four Sundays before Christmas, observed as a time of preparation and reflection
例子
The church was decorated for Advent with candles and wreaths.
教堂为降临节用蜡烛和花环装饰。
During Advent, families light a candle each week.
在降临期期间，家庭每周点燃一支蜡烛。
