offering

/ˈɒfərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ ˈä-/ (ame, mw)

offering — noun

  • offeringsingular
  • offeringsplural

1. a thing that you hand to another person, group, or god, often as a gesture of re

1.名詞B2
釋義

a thing that you hand to another person, group, or god, often as a gesture of respect, thanks, or worship.

例句

Lina placed a small offering of rice and fruit before the temple statue.

an offering of [thing] in a worship context

Marcus brought flowers to his neighbour as a peace offering after their argument.

fixed phrase: a peace offering

同義詞
  • gift

    everyday word; lacks the ceremonial or symbolic weight of 'offering'

  • donation

    money or goods given to a charity or cause; less personal

  • sacrifice

    specifically something valuable surrendered, often to a god

  • tribute

    given to show respect, often to a powerful person or memory

文法句型

an offering of [thing]

an offering to [recipient]

用法筆記

Frequently used in religious or ceremonial contexts (gifts to a god, spirit, or temple), but also in everyday situations where the gift carries a symbolic meaning, such as making peace or showing thanks. Distinguish from the noun 'offer', which names a proposal or invitation, not the physical thing handed over.

常見錯誤

❌She made me an offering of dinner next Friday.
✅She made me an offer of dinner next Friday.
💡an 'offer' is a proposal or invitation; an 'offering' is the actual thing you give.