| 释义 |
boon¹ /buːn/
n.
1. 恩惠；及时的恩赐；裨益，非常有用的东西
The rain was a boon to parched crops. 雨使干旱的庄稼受益无穷。
The car was a tremendous boon to him. 汽车对他来说是极为有用的东西。
Whether the new technique is to be boon or bane depends upon how it is used. 这项新技术带来的是利还是弊，要看如何应用它。
2. 〈古〉请求；赐给的恩泽
He asked a boon of the king. 他请求国王的恩泽。
[< ME bone < ON bōn prayer] |