benediction

柯林斯词典

1. N-VAR A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. 祝福[正式]
The minister pronounced the benediction. 牧師做了賜福祈禱。
The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. 教皇擧起手來祝福。
2. N-VAR You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction. 祝福禱告
She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction. 她衹能擧手表示祝福禱告。