divine
/dɪˈvaɪn/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #5748 in the learning path
神的；神圣的
Definitions
adj. Connected with a god or coming from a god
神的；神圣的
adj. Extremely pleasant or wonderful
极好的；令人愉悦的
v. Discover through intuition or supposed supernatural powers
猜知；占卜
Example
The painting shows divine light surrounding a heavenly figure.
这幅画描绘了一位天界人物周围环绕的神圣光芒。
Many ancient societies believed that rulers received divine authority, which helped strengthen their political power.
许多古代社会认为统治者的权威来自神，这有助于巩固他们的政治权力。
Collocations
- divine intervention
- divine power
- taste divine
Word family
- divinity (n.)
- divinely (adv.)
- divination (n.)
Synonyms
- godly
- heavenly
Antonyms
- earthly
Usage tip
表示“极好的”时多用于非正式赞美。
FAQ
- What does divine mean?
- Connected with a god or coming from a god Extremely pleasant or wonderful Discover through intuition or supposed supernatural powers
- How is divine pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈvaɪn/, US /dɪˈvaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
