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intercession

/in-ter-sesh-uhn/US // ˌɪn tərˈsɛʃ ən //UK // (ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən) //

代祷,代求,代祷活动

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act or instance of interceding.
    • : an interposing or pleading on behalf of another person.
    • : a prayer to God on behalf of another.
    • : Roman History. the interposing of a veto, as by a tribune.

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Examples

  • It arises only if one imagines being the “single, messiah-like figure” whose intercession is the key to victory.

  • The key to meeting the right people was sifarish, an intercession from a well-connected friend.

  • He drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.

  • From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.

  • He cannot so follow him as a Priest before the throne on high, making intercession for sinners.

  • Through their intercession they obtain for us from Him the grace to lead a virtuous life and to gain heaven.

  • What else but the intercession of the saint whom he had befriended obtained for this heathen the grace of the Faith and martyrdom?