| 单词 | sin of omission |
| 释义 | > as lemmassin of omission sin of omission n. a sinful failure to perform a good action, esp. one commanded by Christian teaching; also in extended use. ΚΠ c1400*Sin of omission [see sense 1]. a1450 (?1348) R. Rolle Form of Living (Cambr.) in Eng. Writings (1931) 99 Other many syns þar er of [v.r. as] omission, þat es, of levyng of gude undone. 1597 J. Howson Serm. 24 Dec. 40 We haue auoided all sinnes of omission and commission. 1668 P. Belon Relation of Country of Jansenia 79 For sins of omission are more pardonable than the others. 1704 R. Steele Lying Lover iii. i. 38 She is indeed a very Ceremonious Church-woman, and never is guilty of a Sin of Omission to any Lady of Quality. 1801 M. Edgeworth Belinda I. iii. 100 There should be no sins of omission. 1843 H. B. Stowe Mayflower 54 When scolded for these sins of omission or commission, she had a fit of crying. 1903 E. FitzGerald Oedipus i. 344 Well, then, to begin with the more venial sins of omission. 1988 F. Weldon Leader of Band iii. 20 Sins of omission, of failing to leave a forwarding address. < as lemmas |
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