“献祭”常见的英文表达是 “sacrifice”,它既可以作名词,也可以作动词。以下为具体用法及例句:
含义:指为神、祖先等献上的祭品,也可引申为为达成某种目的而做出的牺牲。
例句:
The ancient tribe offered a sacrifice to their gods to ensure a good harvest.(这个古老的部落向他们的神献上祭品,以确保丰收。)
Making this decision was a huge sacrifice for him, but he knew it was the right thing to do.(做出这个决定对他来说是一个巨大的牺牲,但他知道这是正确的做法。)
含义:表示献祭、牺牲的行为,即把某物(如动物、物品等)献给神或为某种目的而舍弃。
例句:
They sacrifice a goat every year to honor their ancestors.(他们每年都会献祭一只山羊来纪念祖先。)
He sacrificed his career for the sake of his family.(他为了家庭牺牲了自己的事业。)