vt.

1. 為……祝福，為……祈神賜福
2. 保佑，庇護
   Good-bye, and may God bless you.

   再見，願上帝保佑你。

3. 讚美（神）；感謝，對……感激
   They blessed her for her kindness.

   他們感謝她的好意。

4. 使神聖，淨化
5. 使有幸得到[H][（+with）]
   He was blessed with great talent.

   他天資非常聰穎，真是幸運。

6. 詛咒
7. 對……畫十字（祈神保佑）

v.

1. consecrate or invoke divine favour upon (someone) by means of a religious rite.
   ▸call (God) holy; praise (God).
   ▸ (bless oneself) archaic make the sign of the cross.
2. (bless someone with) endow someone with (a cherished thing or attribute).
3. used in expressions of surprise, endearment, etc.