| 释义 |
vigilBrE /ˈvɪdʒɪl/ NAmE /ˈvɪdʒɪl/ noun [C , U ]a period of time when people stay awake , especially at night , in order to watch a sick person , say prayers , protest , etc .（看护病人、祷告、抗议等的）不眠时间；（尤指）值夜，守夜祈祷◆ His parents kept a round -the -clock vigil at his bedside . 他父母日夜守护在他的床边。 |