psalm
UK/sɑ:m/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A sacred song or hymn, especially one of the 150 poems in the biblical Book of Psalms.
圣诗，圣歌；（尤指《圣经·诗篇》中的）诗篇
v.
To sing psalms or praise with sacred songs.
唱圣歌，以诗篇颂扬
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpsalmother
=psalm
Common Collocations
- 1.recite a psalm诵读诗篇
- 2.sing a psalm吟唱圣诗
- 3.Book of Psalms《诗篇》
- 4.chant psalms吟诵圣歌
Example Sentences
- 1.
The choir sang a psalm at the beginning of the Sunday service.
- 2.
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in the entire Bible.
- 3.
She found comfort in reciting psalms during difficult times.