Libation

[laɪ'beɪʃ(ə)n] or [laɪ'beʃən]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony.

(noun.) a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity.

(noun.) (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage.

手打:拉蒙纳--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(n.) The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out.

伯娜丁整理

解釋/意思:

n. the pouring forth wine or other liquid in honour of a deity: the liquid poured.—adj. Lī′bant sipping.—v.t. Lī′bate (rare) to make a libation to.—adj. Lī′batory pertaining to libation.

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