god
god — 名詞
- godsingular
- godsplural
1. the one supreme being that followers of many religions believe created the unive
上帝；神
創造並掌管宇宙的至高存在
the one supreme being that followers of many religions believe created the universe and continues to influence everything that happens in it — usually written with a capital letter as God.
Ingrid prays to God every evening before she goes to sleep.
Ingrid 每天晚上睡覺前都會向上帝祈禱。
preposition: pray to God
Many people believe God created the world in seven days.
許多人相信上帝在七天內創造了世界。
The church teaches that God loves all people equally.
教會教導說，上帝平等地愛所有的人。
Walid thanked God that nobody was hurt in the accident.
Walid 感謝上帝，事故中沒有人受傷。
collocation: thank God
Some people believe in one God, while others believe in many gods.
有些人信仰唯一的上帝，而另一些人則相信多位神祇。
contrast between capital-G and lowercase-g
- believe in God
- pray to God
- thank God
- God created
- faith in God
- worship God
- the Almighty
a formal, respectful title used mainly in religious texts and prayers
- the Creator
emphasises God's role in making the universe
- the Divine
more abstract, used in philosophical or spiritual contexts
文法句型
often with capital letter: God
用法筆記
Frequently capitalised when referring to the single supreme being in monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The lowercase form 'god' is used when referring to a deity within a polytheistic system — see sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. a spirit or being that people believe has power over a particular part of nature
神祇；神明
掌管自然或人類生活某領域的神靈
a spirit or being that people believe has power over a particular part of nature or life — such as the sun, the sea, love, or war — and that people pray to or offer gifts to.
In ancient Egypt, each city had its own special god that people worshipped.
在古埃及，每個城市都有自己的守護神，人們會崇拜祂。
The goddess of the harvest was celebrated with songs and dances every autumn.
每年秋天，人們用歌舞來慶祝豐收女神。
feminine form: goddess
Asher read a book about the Norse god Thor, who controlled thunder and lightning.
Asher 讀了一本關於北歐神話雷神索爾的書，索爾掌管雷電。
A small stone statue of the household god stood near the front door of the Roman home.
羅馬人家中前門旁擺放著一尊小小的家神石像。
concrete object representing a deity
Fishermen on the island still offer flowers to the god of the sea before long voyages.
島上的漁夫在出海遠航前，仍然會向海神獻花。
collocation: god of [domain]
- god of war/love/rain
- worship a god
- pagan gods
- ancient gods
- household god
用法筆記
Countable noun — you can say 'a god' or 'the gods'. Often used in the pattern 'the god/goddess of [something]' to show what domain the deity controls.
常見錯誤
3. a person you admire so much that they seem to have perfect qualities or an extre
偶像
被極度崇拜、近乎完美的人
a person you admire so much that they seem to have perfect qualities or an extremely strong influence over your life — for example, a famous singer, a sports star, or a parent.
To his young fans, the footballer was a god who could do no wrong on the field.
對年輕的粉絲來說，那位足球員簡直是神，在球場上不可能犯錯。
Esme treats her yoga teacher like a god and copies everything she does.
Esme 把她的瑜伽老師奉若神明，模仿老師的一舉一動。
collocation: treat [someone] like a god
Mizuki's grandmother is the family's god — she decides all major decisions.
Mizuki 的祖母是家中的權威，所有重大決定都由她來定奪。
In the world of fashion, the designer is treated as a god by her assistants.
在時尚界，那位設計師被助理們奉若神明。
passive: be treated as a god
- treat someone like a god
- be a god to someone
- worship the ground someone walks on
- idol
more common for celebrities; suggests public admiration rather than personal influence
- hero
suggests bravery or moral strength rather than perfect qualities
- role model
less intense; focuses on the person's behaviour as something to copy
用法筆記
Commonly used in the phrase 'treat someone like a god' or 'be a god to someone'. Can sound exaggerated — often used by outsiders to describe someone else's extreme admiration, rather than as a self-description.
4. something that people treat as far more important or valuable than it really is,
迷戀
被過度重視或崇拜的事物
something that people treat as far more important or valuable than it really is, giving it an unreasonable amount of attention, respect, or money.
In that company, money has become a god — nothing else matters to the directors.
在那間公司裡，金錢成了至高無上的追求——董事們眼裡只有錢。
metaphorical use: money/power as a god
Pim thinks his new car is a god and spends every weekend cleaning and polishing it.
Pim 把他的新車視若珍寶，每個週末都花時間清洗打蠟。
Critics say the fashion industry makes youth a god and ignores older women.
評論家指出，時尚產業過度崇尚年輕，忽略了年長女性。
In some workplaces, speed is treated as a god and quality suffers as a result.
在某些職場中，速度被奉為最高準則，品質反而被犧牲了。
passive: be treated as a god (abstract noun)
- make a god of [something]
- treat [something] as a god
用法筆記
Used metaphorically to criticise what the speaker sees as misplaced values. Subject is often an abstract noun (money, youth, speed, beauty).
5. the highest rows of seats in a theatre, furthest away from the stage, where tick
頂層座位
劇院最高、離舞台最遠的座位區
the highest rows of seats in a theatre, furthest away from the stage, where tickets are usually the cheapest and the view is from above.
We could only afford tickets in the gods, but the view of the stage was still fine.
我們只買得起頂層座位的票，但舞台的視野仍然不錯。
article: the gods; preposition: in the gods
Astrid climbed the steep stairs all the way up to the gods for the evening show.
Astrid 為了看晚場表演，爬上陡峭的階梯一直走到頂層座位區。
The seats in the gods were packed with students who had paid very little for their tickets.
頂層座位坐滿了學生，他們花很少的錢就買到了票。
From the gods, the actors on stage looked tiny, but you could see the whole set.
從頂層座位往下看，舞台上的演員顯得很小，但你能看到整個舞台布景。
viewpoint description from the gods
- in the gods
- the gods of the theatre
- up in the gods
- the balcony
American English equivalent; also used in British English for the level below the gods
- the gallery
older term, sometimes used interchangeably with the gods
用法筆記
Always used in the plural with 'the' — 'the gods'. Primarily British English. In American theatres, the equivalent is called 'the balcony' (upper balcony).
常見錯誤
used to express strong relief that something bad did not happen or has ended.
謝天謝地；還好
Thank God the police arrived before anyone got hurt.
Élise found her passport just before the flight — thank goodness.
God forbid
idiomused to say that you hope something will not happen.
但願不會；千萬別
If, God forbid, there is a fire, please use the stairs, not the lift.
God willing
idiomused to say that you hope a future event will happen, if nothing goes wrong.
如果一切順利；老天保佑
We will meet again next summer, God willing.
for God's sake
idiomused to express anger, impatience, or strong emotion when asking someone to do something.
看在老天的份上；拜託
For God's sake, turn down that music — I am trying to study.
God knows
idiomused to say that you do not know something, or to emphasise that something is true.
天曉得；誰知道
God knows where Hassan put the car keys — I have looked everywhere.
my God / oh my God
idiomused to express strong surprise, shock, or excitement.
天啊；我的老天
My God, Constanza — you have painted the whole room by yourself!
act of God
idiomA natural event like a storm or earthquake that people cannot control.
天災
The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by an act of God.
After the flood, the town declared it an act of God.
by God!
idiomUsed to show strong surprise or determination.
天啊！
By God, I will finish this race no matter what!
By God, that was the best meal I have ever had!
for the love of God
idiomUsed to express anger or impatience.
看在上帝的份上
For the love of God, please stop making that noise!
For the love of God, can you just tell me the truth?
Used to show surprise, shock, or annoyance.
天哪
My God, I cannot believe you did that!
Oh dear God, the car is completely destroyed.
God bless
idiomUsed when leaving someone to wish them safety and well-being.
上帝保佑
Goodnight, God bless, and sleep well.
God bless you on your journey home.
Used to say you hope something will not happen.
但願不會
God forbid that we should ever have another war.
Heaven forbid you get sick before the exam.
Used to say you fear someone will be in danger or trouble.
上帝保佑某人
God help us if the bridge collapses.
Heaven help anyone who gets in his way.
Used to emphasize that you do not know something.
天知道
God knows where I left my keys.
Goodness knows why she said that.
Used to show respect when talking about someone who has died.
願他/她安息
My grandfather, God rest his soul, was a kind man.
She was a great teacher, God rest her.
A person who believes they are very good at something or very attractive.
上帝賜予的禮物
He thinks he is God's gift to the music industry.
She acts like she is God's gift to men.
Used to say you are frightened that something might happen.
但願不要
Heaven forfend that we should lose our jobs.
God forfend that the children get hurt.
Used to emphasize that what you are saying is true.
千真萬確
Honest to God, I did not take the money.
Honest to goodness, that is exactly what happened.
Used in questions to show anger, surprise, or shock.
究竟
What in God's name are you doing?
Where in the name of Heaven have you been?
If the result of something is in the lap of the gods, you do not know what will happen because it depends on luck.
聽天由命
The outcome of the game is in the lap of the gods.
Whether we win or lose is in the lap of the gods.
A religious man, especially a priest or clergyman.
神職人員
The man of God gave a beautiful sermon on Sunday.
He is a man of the cloth who helps the poor.
play God
idiomTo behave as if you control events or other people's lives.
扮演上帝
Doctors should not play God by deciding who lives.
Scientists must be careful not to play God with nature.
please God
idiomUsed to say you very much hope something will or will not happen.
但願上帝
Please God, let the surgery be successful.
Please God, don't let it rain on our wedding day.
To make someone very frightened, especially to make them do something.
嚇唬某人
The teacher put the fear of God into the students.
His father put the fear of God into him with that threat.
so help me (God)
idiomUsed to swear that what you are saying is true, especially in court.
上帝作證
I swear to tell the truth, so help me God.
So help me, I will find out who did this.
Used to say you could easily have been in the same difficult situation as someone else.
若非上帝恩典
Seeing the homeless man, I thought, there but for the grace of God go I.
She lost her job, and I realized there but for the grace of God go I.
Used after a verb to emphasize a hope or wish.
向上帝
I wish to God I had never met him.
She prayed to Heaven for a miracle.
ye gods!
idiomUsed to show surprise or disbelief.
天啊！
Ye gods, that was a huge explosion!
Ye gods, I cannot believe you said that.
Used to express happiness or relief about something that happened.
謝天謝地
Thank goodness the rain stopped before our picnic started.
Thank heavens you arrived on time for the meeting.
god — 動詞
- godpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gods3rd person singular
- godding-ing form
- goddedpast simple
1. to treat a person as if they were a god, admiring them so completely that you ov
神化；崇拜
把某人當作神來崇拜
to treat a person as if they were a god, admiring them so completely that you overlook their human faults and weaknesses.
Fans who god their favourite singer forget that celebrities are ordinary people too.
把偶像歌手奉若神明的粉絲，忘了名人也不過是普通人。
transitive use: god [someone]
The biography shows how the public godded the actor during his early career.
這本傳記描述了公眾如何在他演藝生涯早期將他神化。
Gita refused to god any political leader, no matter how popular they became.
Gita 拒絕神化任何政治領袖，無論他們多受歡迎。
Some ancient rulers were godded by their subjects after death.
有些古代統治者死後被臣民奉為神明。
passive: were godded by [someone]
文法句型
god + someone
用法筆記
Very rare in everyday speech. The synonyms 'idolise' or 'worship' are far more common. You are more likely to encounter the past participle 'godded' in literary or biographical writing.
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- act of God
- man of God
- house of God
介系詞搭配
- in (believe in God)
- to (pray to God)
- of (god of war)