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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++god·send /ˈɡɒdsend $ ˈɡɑːd-/ noun [singular]  HELPsomething good that happens to you when you really need it 天赐之物,及时雨godsend for/to The hot weather has been a godsend for ice-cream sellers. 炎热的天气对于冰激凌售卖者来说是天赐良机。
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godsendA pity, as both would have been a godsend.To a world that was flat, static, agricultural and largely illiterate, those books were, literally, a godsend.The river proves a godsend for the sweaty, sun-dazzled tourist.It was a godsend for the guerrilla gardeners who found the turf easier to strip back.But for one of our biggest industries it's a positive godsend.So his meeting with the coffee broker was pure godsend.The good weather has been a real godsend for construction companies.godsend for/toSo I was something of a godsend for her.The river proves a godsend for the sweaty, sun-dazzled tourist.It was a godsend for the guerrilla gardeners who found the turf easier to strip back.It was a godsend for the women.It was a godsend to news editors.This was an absolute godsend to beginners.The first is fraternal, popular entertainment, and a financial godsend for health care and education.
Origin godsend (1800-1900) god-sent sent by God
god·send nounChineseSyllable
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godsend
godsend /ˈɡɒdsend $ ˈɡɑːd-/ noun [singular]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: god-sent 'sent by God'
something good that happens to you when you really need it
    godsend for/to
    The hot weather has been a godsend for ice-cream sellers.


god·sendBrE /ˈɡɒdsend/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡɑːdsend/ 🔊 noun [singular] ~ (for sb/sth) | ~ (to sb/sth) something good that happens unexpectedly and helps sb/sth when they need help 天赐之物;意外的好运;及时雨This new benefit has come as a godsend for low-income families. 这项新的救济金是低收入家庭的及时雨。🔊🔊