单词 | angel |
释义 | an·gel (ānjəl) n. 1. A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. 2. A representation of such a being, especially in Christianity, conventionally in the image of a human figure with a halo and wings. 3. angels Christianity The last of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. From the highest to the lowest in rank, the orders are: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels. 4. A guardian spirit or guiding influence. 5. a. A kind and lovable person. b. One who manifests goodness, purity, and selflessness. 6. A financial backer of an enterprise, especially a dramatic production or a political campaign. [Middle English aungel, from Old English engel or Old French angele, both from Late Latin angelus, from Late Greek angelos, from Greek, messenger.] an·gelic (ăn-jĕlĭk), an·geli·cal adj. an·geli·cal·ly adv. |
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