Definitions
n. A spiritual being believed to carry messages from God
天使
n. Someone who is exceptionally kind or helpful
善良可爱的人
Example
The painting shows an angel with shining white wings.
这幅画描绘了一位长着洁白耀眼翅膀的天使。
Images of angels appear in religious art and can reveal important aspects of a society's beliefs.
天使形象出现在宗教艺术中，能够揭示一个社会信仰的重要方面。
Collocations
- guardian angel
- an absolute angel
- angel wings
Word family
- angelic (adj.)
Usage tip
称某人为an angel，可表示对方善良或帮了大忙。
FAQ
- What does angel mean?
- A spiritual being believed to carry messages from God Someone who is exceptionally kind or helpful
- How is angel pronounced?
- UK /ˈeɪndʒəl/, US /ˈeɪndʒəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
