benediction
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/ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃn/
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/ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃn/
A blessing or a kind wish said by someone, often in a religious context.
The minister offered a benediction at the beginning of the ceremony.
牧师在典礼开始时提供了祝福。