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votive

adj.奉献的

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votive为短语/超纲词汇

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副词:votively

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votive


/'vəʊtɪv; `votɪv/
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] presented (esp in church) to fulfil a promise made to God 向上帝还愿的(尤指在教堂内)
*votive offerings, candles, etc 还愿的奉献物、蜡烛等.

votive


adj [only before noun]technical
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin;Origin: votivus, from votum; VOTE2]
given or done because of a promise made to God or to a saint
 votive offerings