goddaughter
goddaughter — 名詞
1. a girl whose parents have chosen an adult (called a godparent) to take a special
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.
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
At the church ceremony, all the godparents posed for photos with their goddaughters.
教堂典禮後,所有教父母都與他們的教女一起合影留念。
When Theo's goddaughter finished school, he sent her a letter of pride and encouragement.
Theo 的教女畢業時,他寄了一封充滿驕傲與鼓勵的信給她。
Yara sends her goddaughter a birthday card each year, though they live on different continents.
Yara 每年都寄生日卡給她的教女,即使她們住在不同的大洲。
- 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.