frankincense
frankincense 英 [ˈfræŋkɪnsens] 美 [ˈfræŋkɪnˌsɛns]
n. 乳香
名词复数:frankincenses
- Frankincense is a substance valued for its fragrant smell. While frankincense may make you think of Christmas and the three wise men, it has been used in a variety of cultures, contexts, and religions.
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- n. 乳香
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1. They are frankincense and myrrh. Both have powerful, pleasant smells.
他们是乳香和没药，都具有浓郁的气味。
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2. frankincense was a kind of incense, used to worship God in the temple.
乳香是一种香料，在圣殿里敬拜神的时候使用。
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3. When one stops to speak to them, they throw pinches of frankincense upon a charcoal brazier and make the air sweet.
一旦有人停下与他们说话，他们便往炭盆里投上一撮乳香，使得周围的空气都香甜无比。
- frankincense (n.) aromatic gum resin from a certain type of tree, used anciently as incense and in religious rituals, late 14c., apparently from Old French franc encense, from franc "noble, true" (see frank (adj.)), in this case probably signifying "pure" or "of the highest quality," + encens "incense" (see incense (n.)).
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