vigil
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A vigil is a period of time when people remain quietly in a place, especially at night, for example,because they are praying or are making a political protest. (尤指夜间的) 值班; (祈祷或政治抗议的) 守夜
Protesters are holding a twenty-four hour vigil outside the socialist party headquarters. 抗议者正在社会党总部外面举行24小时的静坐示威。
2. PHRASE If someone keeps a vigil or keeps vigil somewhere, they remain there quietly for a period of time, especially at night, for example,because they are praying or are making a political protest. 守夜
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vigil /ˈvɪdʒɪl/ (vigils)
剑桥词典
- an act of staying awake , especially at night , in order to be with a person who is very ill or dying , or to make a protest , or to pray
（陪伴病人、祈祷、表达不同政见等的）不眠时间；（尤指）值夜，守夜
His parents kept vigil beside his bed for weeks before he died . 他去世之前，父母在他床边守夜守了好几个星期。
Supporters of the peace movement held an all-night candlelit vigil outside the cathedral . 和平运动的支持者们在大教堂外举行了一次持续一整夜的烛光守夜祈祷活动。 返回 vigil