goddaughter

goddaughter — 名詞

1. a girl whose parents have chosen an adult (called a godparent) to take a special

1.名詞B1
釋義

教女

受洗時由教父母承諾照顧的女孩

a girl whose parents have chosen an adult (called a godparent) to take a special role in her life — the godparent promises at her baptism or naming ceremony to help guide her faith and care for her if the parents cannot raise her.

例句

Priya was delighted to become a godmother and bought a bracelet for her goddaughter Anya.

Priya 很開心當了教母,她為教女 Anya 買了一條手鍊。

a [possessive] goddaughter — naming the child

Ravi's goddaughter Mei visits her godparents every summer and stays for two weeks.

Ravi 的教女 Mei 每年夏天都會去探望教父母,住兩個星期。

possessive + goddaughter + name

反義詞
  • godson

    the male equivalent — a boy whose parents have chosen a godparent

文法句型

a [possessive] goddaughter

[possessive] + goddaughter + [name]

用法筆記

The relationship is formalised through a religious ceremony (baptism / christening) in Christian traditions. In non-religious contexts, a 'guideparent' or 'mentor' may replace the term.

常見錯誤

She is my godchild daughter.
She is my goddaughter.
💡'goddaughter' is one word; do not split it into 'godchild daughter'.