lent

• 基督教大斋期，指复活节前为期四十天的斋戒与忏悔期，从圣灰星期三开始，到圣周六结束，期间信徒常禁食、祷告和反思。

A proper noun referring to the period of 40 weekdays observed in many Christian traditions, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, often associated with fasting and reflection.

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1. Christian observance periodB1formal

   A solemn religious period in the Christian calendar that lasts for 40 weekdays, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection.

   大斋期

   • Many Christians give up sweets for Lent.
   • Lent begins on Ash Wednesday each year.
   • During Lent, she attends church services more frequently.

   同义词lententidequadragesima

• 动词，指将某物暂时交给他人使用，并期待对方归还。也可指提供资金等，期望日后偿还或获得回报。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something to someone temporarily, with the expectation of getting it back.

不规则动词

1. Give temporarilyA2formal

   To give something to someone for a limited time, expecting it to be returned.

   借出

   • Can you lend me your pen for a moment?
   • She lent her car to her brother.
   • The bank lent him money to buy a house.

   同义词advancelet outloan

   反义词borrow

2. Provide supportB2formal

   To give assistance, support, or a quality to something.

   提供支持

   • His speech lent credibility to the argument.
   • The music lent atmosphere to the party.
   • She lent her expertise to the project.

   同义词addaffordbestowconfercontributefurnishgivegrantimpartofferprovidesupply