“祭品”常见的英文表达是 “sacrificial offerings” 或 “offerings”(在特定宗教或祭祀语境中)。
sacrificial offerings:强调是用于祭祀仪式、带有牺牲意味的物品,突出其与宗教或传统祭祀活动紧密相关的性质。例如:In ancient times, people would present sacrificial offerings to the gods to seek their blessings.(在古代,人们会向神灵献上祭品,祈求保佑。)
offerings:使用范围更广一些,在一些不那么强调“牺牲”含义,单纯指祭祀时献上的物品时也可使用。比如:The devotees placed fresh flowers and fruits as offerings at the temple.(信徒们在寺庙里摆放新鲜的花朵和水果作为祭品。 )