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单词 vigil
释义

vigil

UK /ˈvɪdʒɪl/

Word Forms

singularvigil
pluralvigils

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a period of time, especially at night, when you stay in a place to wait for something or to give your support to someone

    Bill kept a constant vigil by his wife’s bed during her illness.

    Synonyms and related words

    General periods of time
    1. 1a
      a quiet political protest held at night

      About 50 people held a candlelight vigil outside the prison.

      Synonyms and related words

      Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
  2. 2
    a period of time at night when you stay awake to pray
    Synonyms and related words

    Religious ceremonies and practices
    1. 2a

      vigils

      plural a religious ceremony at night
      Synonyms and related words

      Religious ceremonies and practices

vigil

US /ˈvɪdʒɪl/

Word Forms

singularvigil
pluralvigils

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a period of time, especially at night, when you stay in a place to wait for something or to give your support to someone

    Bill kept a constant vigil by his wife’s bed during her illness.

    Synonyms and related words

    General periods of time
    1. 1a
      a quiet political protest held at night

      About 50 people held a candlelight vigil outside the prison.

      Synonyms and related words

      Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
  2. 2
    a period of time at night when you stay awake to pray
    Synonyms and related words

    Religious ceremonies and practices
    1. 2a

      vigils

      plural a religious ceremony at night
      Synonyms and related words

      Religious ceremonies and practices
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