Archangel Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

archangel

noun

快速理解

What does "Archangel" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Archangel"?

Archangel refers to a high-ranking angel in religious traditions or a tall, fragrant plant.

  1. 1

    Religious Being

    EN: A chief or principal angel, such as Michael or Gabriel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

    翻譯: 指基督教、猶太教和伊斯蘭教等宗教中最高階的天使長,例如米迦勒或加百列。

  2. 2

    Botany

    EN: A tall plant of the parsley family, with clusters of small white or pink flowers, also known as angelica.

    翻譯: 一種傘形科的高大植物,開有簇狀的白色或粉紅色小花,亦稱當歸。

小提醒:注意區分宗教上的「archangel」(天使長)與植物學上的「archangel」(當歸),兩者拼寫相同但語境完全不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Archangel" in English

How to pronounce "Archangel" in English?"Archangel" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Archangel" from YouTube Videos

The psychology of evil | Philip Zimbardo

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And when he did, Michael the archangel was sent to kick him out of heaven, along with the other fallen angels.

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Definitions(定義)

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1. an angel of the highest rank in traditional Christian angelology

在傳統基督教天使學中,最高等級的天使

Michael is often depicted as an archangel in religious art.

在宗教藝術中,米迦勒常被描繪為一位大天使。

According to scripture, the archangel Gabriel delivered important messages from God.

根據經文記載,大天使加百列傳達了來自上帝的重要訊息。

2. a person who is seen as a powerful protector or a leader of great virtue

被視為強大的保護者或具有崇高美德的領袖人物

In the community, she was regarded as an archangel of charity, always helping those in need.

在社區裡,她被視為慈善事業的守護者,總是幫助有需要的人。

The founder of the organization was an archangel for human rights.

該組織的創始人是人權的堅定守護者。

3. a tall plant of the mint family, with hooded flowers, also known as dead-nettle

一種唇形科的高大植物,花呈兜帽狀,亦稱野芝麻

The yellow archangel is a common wildflower found in European woodlands.

黃色野芝麻是歐洲林地常見的野花。

We planted some archangel in the shaded part of the garden.

我們在花園的陰涼處種了一些野芝麻。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

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PatternMeaningExample
archangel + of + [Proper Noun/Place]表示某位大天使或某地的守護大天使The archangel of the northern realm appeared in his dream. (北方領域的大天使出現在他的夢中。)
the + Archangel + [Proper Name]指稱特定名稱的大天使(專有名詞)Many paintings depict the Archangel Michael. (許多畫作描繪了大天使米迦勒。)
an archangel + from + [Place/Origin]一位來自某處的大天使He claimed to have seen an archangel from the highest heaven. (他聲稱見過來自至高天的一位大天使。)
summon/call upon + (the) + archangel召喚或呼求大天使The priest sought to call upon the archangel for protection. (牧師試圖呼求大天使的保護。)
the voice/trumpet of the archangel大天使的聲音或號角(常與末日審判相關)According to scripture, the trumpet of the archangel will sound at the end of days. (根據經文,末日來臨時將響起大天使的號角聲。)

用法說明

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Archangel 與 Archangels

  • Archangel 為可數名詞,指一位大天使。
  • Archangels 為複數形式,指多位大天使。
  • 在特定宗教或神話語境中,Archangel 有時也作為專有名稱的一部分,首字母大寫,例如 Archangel Michael
  • 使用時需注意上下文是泛指一類天使,還是特指某一位有名號的大天使。

對比範例: EN: The archangel is often depicted as a messenger of God. 翻譯: 大天使常被描繪為上帝的使者。

EN:The archangels are said to lead the heavenly host.

翻譯:據說眾大天使統領著天軍。

總結建議

使用時需根據單複數概念選擇正確形式,並在指涉特定有名號的大天使時使用大寫開頭。

易混淆對比

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archangel vs angel

「archangel」是天使長,位階高於普通「angel」,通常指特定的大天使,如米迦勒或加百列。

archangel vs cherub

「archangel」是執行神旨意的高階使者或戰士;「cherub」是基路伯,常被描繪為有翅膀的孩子或智天使,守護聖物。

archangel vs deity

「archangel」是受造的高階靈體,服務於神;「deity」是神祇或神明本身,是崇拜的對象。

口語用法

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引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對天使長階級的描述時,會使用這個詞。 EN: He said he felt the presence of an archangel during the ceremony. 翻譯: 他說他在儀式中感受到了一位天使長的存在。

EN:In the story, the archangel Michael is portrayed as a fierce warrior.

翻譯:在這個故事裡,天使長米迦勒被描繪成一位勇猛的戰士。

語氣強調

用於強調某種崇高、強大或具有決定性的力量或存在,帶有誇張或敬畏的語氣。 EN: She has the patience of an archangel when dealing with those kids. 翻譯: 她在應付那些孩子時,有著天使長般的耐心。

EN:That was an archangel-level performance on the field today!

翻譯:今天在場上的表現簡直是天使長等級的!

停頓填充

在思考如何描述超凡或難以形容的人物時,可能以此詞作為停頓或比喻的起點。 EN: The leader we need is... well, not just good, but almost an archangel of justice. 翻譯: 我們需要的領袖是... 嗯,不只是好,簡直是正義的天使長。

EN:It's like trying to explain... hmm, imagine an archangel trying to solve a human dispute.

翻譯:這就像試圖解釋... 嗯,想像一位天使長試圖解決人類的紛爭。

正式寫作注意:在學術、神學或正式文件中,應精確使用「archangel」指稱特定天使長階級,避免用於隨意的比喻或語氣強調,以維持文章的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Archangel"?What fixed phrases with "Archangel" should I remember?

the archangel Michael

the archangel [Name]

指稱特定的大天使,如米迦勒

summon an archangel

verb + an archangel

召喚一位大天使

archangel of death

archangel of [concept]

死亡的大天使(常指亞茲拉爾或沙利葉)

fallen archangel

adjective + archangel

墮落的大天使(如路西法)

invoke the archangels

verb + the archangels

祈求眾大天使

voice of an archangel

noun (voice) + of + an archangel

大天使的聲音(形容極具威嚴或力量的嗓音)

seven archangels

number + archangels

七位大天使(常見於多種宗教傳統)

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Archangel"?Which "Archangel" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is archangel.

He is an archangel.

「archangel」是可數名詞,單數形式前通常需要不定冠詞「an」。

×The painting depicts four archangel.

The painting depicts four archangels.

當指多位大天使時,必須使用複數形式「archangels」。

×In the story, the archangel spoke to her.

In the story, the Archangel spoke to her.

當「Archangel」作為特定大天使的稱號或名字的一部分時(如「Archangel Michael」),通常需要大寫。但若泛指大天使這個類別或職位,則不需大寫。原句若指特定有名的大天使,應大寫。

×He is an arkangel.

He is an archangel.

拼寫錯誤。正確拼寫是「archangel」,字首是「arch-」(意為「主要的」),而非「ark-」。

×His voice was archangelic, full of power.

His voice was archangelic, full of power. (Acceptable but less common) / His voice was like that of an archangel, full of power. (More natural)

「archangelic」是形容詞,但使用頻率較低,聽起來可能不自然。在許多語境中,使用「like that of an archangel」或「angelic」會更為常見和自然。

×The archangels duty is to deliver messages.

The archangel's duty is to deliver messages.

表示所屬關係(大天使的職責)時,單數名詞後需加上所有格符號「's」。

詞形變化

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