单词 | worship |
释义 | worship n. & v. --n   1. a homage or reverence paid to a deity, esp. in a formal service. b the acts, rites, or ceremonies of worship.   2. adoration or devotion comparable to religious homage shown towards a person or principle (the worship of wealth; regarded them with worship in their eyes).   3. archaic worthiness, merit; recognition given or due to these; honour and respect. --v (worshipped, worshipping; US worshiped, worshiping)   1. tr. adore as divine; honour with religious rites.   2. tr. idolize or regard with adoration (worships the ground she walks on).   3. intr. attend public worship.   4. intr. be full of adoration. Phrases and idioms Your (or His or Her) Worship esp. Brit. a title of respect used to or of a mayor, certain magistrates, etc. Derivatives worshipper n. (US worshiper). Etymology: OE weorthscipe (as WORTH, -SHIP) |
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