esther

• 以斯帖，圣经旧约中的犹太女子，成为波斯王后，拯救本族免遭灭族之祸；此事迹成为普珥节的由来。

A proper noun referring to a beautiful Jewish woman from the Old Testament who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre, an event celebrated as the feast of Purim.

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1. Biblical QueenB2formal

   A beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from a massacre, as told in the Old Testament.

   圣经中的王后

   • Esther risked her life to approach the king and plead for her people.
   • The story of Esther is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim.
   • Esther's courage and wisdom are admired in religious teachings.

2. Book of the BibleB2formal

   The Old Testament book that recounts the story of Queen Esther and her role in saving the Jewish people.

   以斯帖记

   • The Book of Esther is read aloud during the festival of Purim.
   • Scholars study the Book of Esther for its historical and religious significance.
   • The Book of Esther is unique because it does not mention God directly.

   同义词book of esthermegillah