angel
noun[C]
uk/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/us/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/B1
aspiritualbeing in somereligionswho isbelievedto be amessengerofGod, usuallyrepresentedas having ahumanformwithwings:
天使According to theBible, an angel told Mary that she would have God'sson,Jesus.据《圣经》所述，一位天使告知马利亚她将生下上帝之子耶稣。
someone who is very good,helpful, orkind:
（善良、乐于助人的）安琪儿；善人；仁慈的人Be anangel andhelpme with this.行个好，帮我把这个做了。
well behaved
- well behavedOur kids are normally well behaved.
- goodBe a good girl and sit quietly.
- as good as goldThe babysitter said Arlo had been as good as gold.
- angelTeddy is a little angel.
- obedientHe always tried his best to be an obedient son.
[as form of address]
used whenspeakingto someone you like very much andknowvery well:
（用来称呼非常喜爱和熟悉的人）小天使，宝贝，乖乖What's thematter, angel?怎么啦，宝贝？
Come along, my angels,timeforbed.来吧，我的宝贝们，该睡觉了。
(alsoangel investor)
arichpersonwhoinvestsin a newcompany:
出资人，赞助人Wealthyindividualinvestors,knownas angels,differfromlendersin that theywantastakeinyourbusiness.个体出资人是富裕的个人，跟放贷人不同，他们希望在所投资公司获得一定股份。
- Shesingslike an angel!
- She has thefaceof an angel.
- Thecentraltwelve-footcolumnissurmountedby abronzeangel withoutspreadwings.
- She hadvisionsin which the angel Gabrielappearedto her.
- The angels in thepaintinghavebeatificsmiles.
Religious concepts: angels
- archangel
- cherub
- heavenly host
- seraph
- the Prince of Darkness
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
People having good qualities
Affectionate terms of address
Idioms
be no angel
be on the side of the angels