| 单词 | god |
| 释义 | godgod /gɑd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1God [singular, not with “the”] the spirit or being whom Christians, Jews, and Muslims believe created the universe, and to whom they pray: Do you believe in God? I put my faith in God. We believe the Bible is the Word of God. If it’s God’s will, you cannot stop it. Crowds chanted “Allahu akbar” – “God is great.”2[countable] a male spirit or being who is believed to control the world or part of it, or who represents a particular quality: god of The Hindu god of destruction is Shiva.a Greek/Roman/Norse god Mars was the Roman god of war. → see also goddess3[countable] someone who is admired very much: To his fans he is a god.4play God to behave as though you have the power to do whatever you like: More and more people are beginning to think that geneticists are playing God.5God’s gift to somebody/something someone who thinks he or she is perfect or extremely attractive, good at something, etc.: John thinks he’s God’s gift to women.SPOKEN PHRASES6oh my God used to emphasize what you are saying when you are surprised, annoyed, or amused. This phrase can offend some people: Oh my God, what is that?7swear to God used to emphasize that something is true: I swear to God I’ve never seen anything like it before.8hope/pray to God used to emphasize that you hope or pray for something to happen: I hope to God that she’ll make it home safely.9honest to God used to emphasize that you are not lying or joking: Honest to God, I didn’t tell her!10thank God used when you are happy that something has happened: Thank God you’re home safe!11God forbid (that) used when you very much hope that something will not happen: God forbid anything should happen to her.12God bless (you) used to say that you hope a person or place will be safe and happy, used especially when you are saying goodbye: Good night and God bless you. God bless America!13God help somebody used when you think that something bad is going to happen or that someone is in a bad situation, especially because someone will be very angry: God help you if you spill anything on the carpet.14there is a God humorous said when something happens unexpectedly that is very fortunate: The test was canceled – there is a God!15God willing used to say that you hope there will be no problems: God willing, the war will end soon.16God rest his/her soul old-fashioned used to show respect when speaking about someone who is dead17[countable] something to which you give too much importance or respect: Money was his god.18the gods [plural] the force that some people believe controls their lives, bringing them good or bad luck: The gods are against me! [Origin: Old English] → see also act of God at act1 (9), by the grace of God at grace1 (5), so help me (God) at help1 (10), thank God/goodness/heavens at thank (3)GRAMMARGod is not used with “the”: I pray to God every night. Don’t say: I pray to the God every night.COLLOCATIONSverbsbelieve in God Do you believe in God?pray to God They prayed to God for forgiveness.worship God (=show love and respect for God) People worship God in many different ways.praise God They sang songs in church to praise God.God exists I believe that God exists.adjectivesAlmighty God/God Almighty (=used to emphasize God’s power) He swore by Almighty God to tell the truth.a loving God It’s hard to imagine that a loving God would allow so much suffering.a merciful God I have faith in a merciful God. |
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