benediction

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

The minister pronounced the benediction. 牧师做了赐福祈祷。

The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. 教皇举起手来祝福。

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

She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction. 她只能举手表示祝福祷告。