sacrifice
Произношение: [ˈsækrəˌfaɪs]
Контекст: «personal choice»
(noun) giving up something valuable or important for the sake of something else. It’s like if a parent stays up late to help their child with homework instead of resting.
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Her sacrifice for her family showed how much she cared about them.
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He didn’t make any sacrifices, and that’s why he didn’t achieve his goals.
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What sacrifices are you willing to make for your dreams?
Контекст: «personal choice»
(verb) to give something up, usually something important, so that you can help someone or achieve something better. Like when an athlete trains hard and gives up time with friends to win a championship.
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She sacrifices her free time to volunteer at the animal shelter.
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He never sacrifices anything, and it shows in his lack of success.
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What do you think people should sacrifice to become successful?
Контекст: «religious ritual»
(noun) an offering made to a deity or god as part of a religious ceremony. Imagine bringing food or flowers to honor a spirit during a special event.
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In ancient times, people made sacrifices to please the gods.
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Not every religion requires sacrifices; some have different ceremonies.
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What types of sacrifices do different cultures make in their traditions?
Контекст: «religious ritual»
(verb) to offer something, often an animal or food, to a god in a worship ceremony. This is often done to ask for help or show gratitude.
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They sacrifice a goat in their ceremony to thank the gods for a good harvest.
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Many people don't sacrifice animals anymore; they find other ways to celebrate.
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Why do some cultures still sacrifice during their religious ceremonies?