boon

• 名词，旧时用于表示恩惠、恩赐、好处或福气，在现代英语中多被视为古旧或不再使用。

A noun referring to a desirable state, benefit, or advantage that is helpful or beneficial.

1. Benefit or advantageB2formal

   Something that is very helpful or beneficial.

   好处

   • The new library was a boon to the community.
   • Online education has been a boon for remote learners.
   • The invention of the internet was a great boon to communication.

   同义词advantageaidassetbenefitblessingbonusgodsendhelpwindfall

   反义词banecursedetrimentdisadvantagehindrance

2. Request or favorC1formalbritish

   A favor or request, often used in historical or literary contexts.

   恩惠或请求

   • He asked a boon of the king.
   • She granted him a boon for his loyal service.
   • The knight requested a boon from the queen.

   同义词favorgrantpetitionrequest