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sacrifice
/ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/
This word carries a heavy emotional weight, often blending pain with a sense of nobility or duty. It suggests a permanent loss or a high cost paid to achieve a specific goal or maintain a relationship, creating a feeling of selfless devotion. In a spiritual or ritualistic sense, the word evokes imagery of antiquity and solemnity. It transforms a physical loss into a bridge between the human and the divine, shifting the focus from the act of destruction to the act of offering.
Countable when referring to a specific act of giving something up or a specific ritual animal. Uncountable when discussing the general concept of self-denial for a cause.
意味
The act of giving up something valued for the sake of other considerations.
"Making a sacrifice for one's children is often seen as an act of love."
An offering, such as an animal or object, presented to a deity as part of a religious ritual.
"The ancient priests performed a blood sacrifice to appease the gods."
To give up something wanted or valued for the sake of another person or a higher purpose.
"She had to sacrifice her own ambitions to take care of her sick mother."
To kill or offer as a religious sacrifice.
"In some cultures, goats were sacrificed during the spring equinox."