"mass for repose of the soul of the dead," c. 1300, from Latin requiem, accusative singular of requies "rest (after labor), repose," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + quies "quiet" (see quiet (adj.)). It is the first word of the Mass for the Dead in the Latin liturgy: Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine .... ["Grant them eternal rest, O Lord ...."]
实用例句
1. Behind me, the Washington Symphony Orchestra is playing Mozart's Requiem.
在我后面, 华盛顿交响乐团演奏的就是莫扎特的挽歌.
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2. The Requiem - This song is funny because it's actually Mike singing.
安魂曲 - 这首歌很好笑,因为其实是Mike在唱.
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3. I will sing a requiem for the land walkers.
我会给陆地上走的人唱首安魂曲.
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4. In 1957, the BBC produced Rod Serling's play Requiem for a heavyweight.
1957年, 英国广播公司制作了罗德·赛林的剧目《重量级拳击手的弥撒》.
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5. The Requiem is on the list for today's concert.
