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messianic

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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mes·si·an·ic /ˌmesiˈænɪk◂/ adjective formal  1 CHANGE/MAKE something DIFFERENTsomeone who has messianic beliefs wants to make very big social or political changes 要改变世道的 Many young people have an admirable messianic zeal about them. 许多年轻人胸怀值得钦佩的济世热情。2. RRCrelating to or involving the Messiah 救世主的,弥赛亚的
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messianicIn the years that followed, Fred Eaton would become messianic about the water shortage he saw approaching.But then if Lubavitch is right and the messianic age is upon us, the criticisms will scarcely matter very much.The ironic vision destroys such messianic aspirations.We are in mourning for the passing of our messianic delusions.But they radiate a splendid messianic heat.The primary significance of the words which refer to the bread seems to belong to the image of the messianic kingdom.Hard to imagine anyone using that kind of messianic language today.Unable to offer even partial comfort here and now, they promised a glorious messianic redemption in the end of days.The group works to preserve the environment with messianic zeal.
mes·si·an·ic adjectiveChineseSyllable
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messianic
messianic /ˌmesiˈænɪk◂/ adjective formal
1. someone who has messianic beliefs wants to make very big social or political changes:
    Many young people have an admirable messianic zeal about them.
2. relating to or involving the Messiah


mes·si·an·icBrE /ˌmesiˈænɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˌmesiˈænɪk/ 🔊 adjective (formal) relating to a messiah 有关救世主的;救星的attempting to make big changes in society or to a political system in an extremely determined and enthusiastic way 有雄心壮志的;狂热的The reforms were carried out with an almost messianic zeal. 改革是以极大的热情进行的。🔊🔊