hymn

• 赞美或颂扬神灵、英雄或崇高事物的歌曲或诗歌，通常在教堂或宗教仪式中演唱。

A religious song or poem of praise, typically addressed to a deity or expressing devotion, often sung in a church or worship setting.

1. B1formal

   A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity, typically sung in a church or during worship.

   赞美诗

   • The congregation sang a beautiful hymn during the service.
   • This hymn is often sung at Easter celebrations.
   • She learned the words to the hymn by heart.

   同义词anthemcanticlechantchoralepsalmspiritual

2. Song of praiseB2formal

   A song or poem expressing praise, joy, or gratitude, not necessarily religious.

   颂歌

   • The poet wrote a hymn to the beauty of nature.
   • The crowd sang a hymn of victory after the game.
   • The choir performed a hymn dedicated to peace.

   同义词anthemcanticleodepaeanpsalm

• 动词，指用歌曲或宗教诗歌赞美或敬拜神或神灵。

A verb meaning to praise or worship God or a deity through song or religious verse.

1. Sing or praiseB2formal

   To sing or express praise, especially in a religious or solemn context.

   歌颂

   • The congregation hymned their gratitude to God.
   • Poets have hymned the beauty of the night sky for centuries.
   • They hymned the hero's bravery in their songs.

   同义词carolcelebratechantexaltextolglorifylaudpraisesingworship