c. 1400, from Latin benedictionem (nominative benedictio), noun of action from bene dicere "to speak well of, bless," from bene "well" (see bene-) + dicere "to speak" (see diction). The oldest sense in English is of grace before meat. The older French form, beneiçon passed into Middle English as benison.
benediction 双语例句
1. The song hovered, like a whispered benediction, above the crowd.
歌声缭绕在人群上方，如同低声祝福。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction.