| 单词 | pearly gates |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspearly gates pearly gates n. [with allusion to Revelation 21:21] (with plural agreement) the gates of heaven; also used allusively. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > heaven > [noun] > entrance to the gate(s of heavenc1000 heaven gatec1225 pearly gatesa1618 a1618 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Diuine Weekes & Wks. (1621) ii. iv. 521 In Iervsalem; With-in whose Pearly Gates and Iasper Walls..Shall enter nothing filthy or vnclean. 1709 I. Watts Hymns & Spiritual Songs (ed. 2) ii. 245 The want of Sight she [sc. faith] well supplies, She makes the Pearly Gates appear. 1828 B. Barton Robert Bruce & Spider in New Year's Eve 40 For thee a heavenly crown awaits, For thee are oped the pearly gates. 1927 H. Crane Let. 29 May (1965) 300 If I can avoid the pearly gates long enough I may do better. 1990 Viz Dec. (cartoon) I'm going to douse myself in petrol, readers! Self immolation should see me safely to the Pearly Gates! < as lemmas |
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