n.[C]

1. 【宗】聖歌；（應答輪唱的）讚美詩
   Tears filled up his eyes when he heard the crowd sing the anthem.

   當他聽見群眾唱聖歌時，不禁熱淚盈眶。

2. （對母校等的）頌歌；國歌
   The band played the national anthem.

   樂隊奏國歌。

n.

1. a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group or cause.
   ▸ (also national anthem) a solemn patriotic song adopted as an expression of national identity.
2. a musical setting of a religious text to be sung by a choir during a church service.