benediction

1. N-VAR A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. 祝福[正式]

The minister pronounced the benediction. 牧師做了賜福祈禱。

The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. 教皇舉起手來祝福。

2. N-VAR You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction. 祝福禱告

She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction. 她只能舉手表示祝福禱告。