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sacrifice
/ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/
When used as a noun, "sacrifice" can be either countable (e.g., "a great sacrifice") or uncountable depending on whether you are referring to a specific act or the general concept of giving something up. As a verb, it is almost always transitive, meaning it requires an object (the thing being given up or offered). For example, you don't just "sacrifice"; you "sacrifice your time" or "sacrifice a goat." In modern daily conversation, the word is more commonly used to describe giving up personal time, money, or desires for others rather than referring to religious rituals.
💬Trò chuyện
I'm skipping the concert to finish this essay. Such a huge sacrifice.
Stop capping. You just don't want to deal with the crowds.
Ý nghĩa
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."