英['blesɪŋ] 美['blɛsɪŋ]

n. 祝福；赐福；祷告

v. 使幸福（bless的ing形式）；使神圣化；为…祈神赐福

Blessing ['blesiŋ]

n.

1. the formal act of approvinghe gave the project his blessing

2. a desirable stateenjoy the blessings of peace

3. a short prayer of thanks before a meal

4. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

5. the act of praying for divine protection

1. N-COUNTAblessingis something good that you are grateful for. 幸事

例：Rivers are a blessing for an agricultural country.河流是农业国的福祉。

2. N-OUNTIf something is done with someone'sblessing, it is done with their approval and support. 同意; 支持[with poss]

例：With the blessing of the White House, a group of Democrats in Congress is meeting to find additional budget cuts.经白宫同意，国会中的一组民主党人正开会寻求进一步削减预算。

3. N-COUNTAblessingis a prayer asking God to look kindly upon the people who are present or the event that is taking place. 祈福祷告

例：The Reverend Chris Long led the prayers and pronounced the blessing.克里斯·朗牧师带领祷告并宣讲了祈福祷词。