covenant
covenant
[ˈkʌv(ə)nənt]
noun
Old Covenant
covenantal
adjective
covenantor
noun
语源
[ˈkʌv(ə)nənt]
noun
- an agreement
盟约；契约；协约
■(Law)a contract drawn up by deed, especially one undertaking to make regular payments to a charity
(律)盖印合同（尤指向慈善机构定期捐款的合同）
■(Law)a clause in such a contract
(律)盖印合同中的条款
■(Theology)an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David
(神学)上帝与其子民所立的约（犹太人的宗教信仰是建立在《圣经》所说的与亚伯拉罕、摩西、大卫所立约的基础上的）。 参见 Ark of the Covenant
- [no obj.]agree, especially by lease, deed, or other legal contract
订立盟约（或条约，契约）
[with infinitive]the landlord covenants to repair the property.
房东签订修理房屋的契约。
■[with obj.](Brit.)undertake to give (a sum of money) regularly, especially to charity, by means of a deed of covenant
(英)通过签订盖印合同定期给（慈善机构）（一笔钱）
Old Covenant
- (Christian Theology)the covenant between God and Israel in the Old Testament
(基督教神学)旧约（《圣经•旧约》中上帝和以色列人的协约）
- (Christian Theology)the covenant between God and the followers of Christ
(基督教神学)新约（上帝和耶稣的追随者的协约）
covenantal
adjective
covenantor
noun
语源
- Middle English: from Old French, present participle of covenir 'agree', from Latin convenire (see convene)
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