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votive
英 'vəʊtɪv 美 'votɪv
释义
- adj.
- 奉献的（副词votively）；献纳的；诚心祈求的
- adj.
- 奉献的
在例句中理解 1 句
Treasure was buried for many reasons: to keep it out of enemy hands, to "bank" a fortune, to serve as a votive offering.
一般来说，埋藏财宝有这样几个原因：让财宝远离敌人；为了储藏财富；作为宗教上的布施与贡献。