| 单词 | libation |
| 释义 | libation (once / 3746 pages) n Certain ceremonies require dumping a little bit of liquid, usually alcohol, onto the ground. It might seem wasteful, but it’s really a powerful symbolic act called a libation — and it’s worth every drop. In ancient Greece, anyone could make a libation as a sacrifice in hopes that the gods would see it and be pleased. Today some people offer libations in memory of a loved one that has died. One sip for you, one for your homies, as the saying goes. Libation is also a joke term for an alcoholic drink, so you could make a cocktail and call it "a libation." WORD FAMILYlibation: libations USAGE EXAMPLESIn keeping with Mr. Cuomo’s passion for promoting all things New York, the beverages will be exclusively local, no French libations allowed. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) A separate bar, the Hi-Tide Lounge, serves an extended menu of tropical libations. Washington Post(Oct 16, 2016) Already a hit with locals, the second-floor bar entertains patrons with more than good libations. Washington Post(Sep 15, 2016) 1n the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony Hyper religious ceremony, religious ritual a ceremony having religious meaning 2n (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage Hyper drink a single serving of a beverage 3n a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity Hyper helping, portion, serving an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal |
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