amen
IPA/ˌɑːmˈɛn/
KK[emˈɛn]IPA/eɪmˈɛn/
amen — noun
1. a word spoken or sung at the close of a prayer or hymn to show agreement, carryi
1.名詞B1
釋義
a word spoken or sung at the close of a prayer or hymn to show agreement, carrying the sense of 'let it be so' or 'truly'
例句
The congregation sang 'amen' together at the end of the hymn.
collective worship: congregation sang 'amen'
Mauricio whispered a quiet 'amen' after the priest finished the prayer.
Adina closed her eyes and said 'amen' before leaving the chapel.
The choir held the final 'amen' for nearly ten seconds.
After the evening prayer, Kwame's grandfather led the family in a resounding 'amen.'
同義詞
- so be it
a direct English translation of 'amen,' sometimes used outside religious contexts