Definition of miracle in English:

miracle

noun ˈmɪrək(ə)lˈmɪrək(ə)l

1An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.
奇迹，神奇妙事
the miracle of rising from the grave
在墓穴中复活的奇事。
Example sentencesExamples
- Mary appeared again at the marriage feast at Cana, and initiated the first miracle attributed to Jesus.
- This means, for example, that one may not say that the divine person performed miracles, since one may not separate divinity and humanity.
- The miracles and extraordinary events of the gospels were reduced to allegory and one was left with that very English type of faith: tolerant, accommodating Anglicanism.
- Amongst them I perform the miracle of loaves and fishes.
- Suppose God somehow were observed performing extraordinary miracles, in whatever mode of observation is appropriate.
- But miracles began to be attributed to him soon after his execution.
- The miracle of the loaves and fishes was a card trick by comparison.
- People with traditional religious beliefs may view psychic phenomena as miracles or divine interventions by God.
- The greatest miracle of God is when people are transferred from one kingdom into another kingdom.
- A number of local shrines and icons that have survived earthquakes or other natural disasters are revered as evidence of miracles or divine intervention.
- And you're right, miracles do happen.
- It describes the nature of Divine intervention, miracles, and communications.
- The truth is that the disciples were very reluctant to believe in Christ's miracles.
- Even so-called miracles are explicable in terms of natural phenomena.
- For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
- This preaching and these miracles confirmed this Divine truth: Jesus died for our sins; he rose again to give us a new life, and a life that is to be lived to the full!
- Then, miracle of all miracles, I watched as David healed his sister.
- Many miracles were attributed to him after his passing and he was greatly venerated and remembered in England.
- Sir Isaac Newton is enlisted to debunk magic, miracles and divine intervention, but we are not told why Newton remained a devout Christian to his life's end.
- Investigation then begins into miracles attributed to his or her intercession.
Synonyms
supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy, sign
1. 1.1 A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
  奇迹，人间奇迹
  it was a miracle that more people hadn't been killed
  更多的人未遇难或受伤是一个奇迹。
  industries at the heart of the economic miracle
  Example sentencesExamples
  In New Zealand, so they tell us, an economic miracle has been performed and a dream world has been created which is the envy of the entire globe.
  Unless there's a miracle of some kind, it will represent a very significant missed opportunity for Toronto.
  This is another amazing miracle of the Australian Economy.
  A further consequence of the great migration, although it has to be taken in conjunction with the economic miracle, was mass consumer society.
  This will be one of the economic miracles of the world, all based on privatization.
  The economic miracle has yet to weave its magic.
  I still wait in anticipation and hope for a miracle that may bring us back together.
  I mean the fact that she and I don't get along well and can stay as friends for so long is an absolute miracle, amazing.
  Prussia had improved its standing in Germany not only by its economic miracle but also by its diplomatic shrewdness.
  But the same media gave little or no attention to the economic miracle that has taken place in this country over the past decade.
  If that is done it can work an economic miracle and salvage long traditions that have served generations of people.
  After a lot of hard work and a few amazing fundraising miracles by the team, we've finally agreed on the dates and the detail and have a proposal to present to potential corporate sponsors.
  With a miracle of even greater proportions required to propel his new side to similar glories, he is keen just to focus on the next round.
  By some miracle, I find my hotel, but only after driving around the airport for about an hour and going in circles.
  Enormous changes that you've hoped for - perhaps your own personal miracle - can occur.
  But it will be a small miracle if they manage to retain their collective sanity on the way.
  Conventional wisdom has it that this kind of government intervention helped to create the East Asian economic miracle.
  The truth was that, despite economic miracles, we were surrounded by social problems ranging from drugs and joyriding to sex abuse and homeliness.
  As a consequence, the miracles that most frequently came up in the interviews were miracles in the economic sphere.
  The Irish economic miracle - and miracle it is - is based on extensive growth.
2. 1.2 An exceptional product or achievement, or an outstanding example of something.
  令人惊叹的产品（或成果）；惊人事例
  a machine which was a miracle of design
  堪称设计奇迹的机器。
  as modifier a miracle drug
  Example sentencesExamples
  The new miracle drugs are genetic-based, promising better outcomes for smaller groups of patients with particular genes.
  The first Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line in 1908 and was a miracle of mass production.
  I even consider buying those miracle weight-loss pills - if only I had enough cash.
  A Formula One engine is a miracle of modern engineering.
  The building's very existence is a miracle of logistics and perseverance.
  Doctors and scientists are divided on the merits of searching for the miracle cure.
  When it was first discovered, cortisone seemed like a miracle drug, especially at high doses.
  It's a miracle of modern technology, and a highly technical gadget - hence why I was attracted to it.
  A miracle of modern technology, it is creating a buzz in markets with its continuing innovations and frequent modifications.
  Secondly, the press this week hailed cannabis as a wonder drug and a miracle cure.
  But unfortunately there's no miracle pill or tonic that can cure your stress woes.
  It moves in an unpredictable fashion more suggestive of an intoxicated sailor than a miracle of modern engineering.
  The day marks a fresh start for a canal hailed as a miracle of engineering when it opened in 1804.
  Scottish consumers can at last get their hands on the miracle skincare product coveted by the rich and famous.
  Toxic treasure: poisons and venoms from deadly animals could become tomorrow's miracle drugs.
  Although popular mythology credits Alexander Fleming, it was Florey and his team who gave the world the miracle drug, penicillin.
  We should not be expecting instant medical miracles from stem cell research.
  Dad gave the miracle drug to everyone in the family because he had friends in the company that was developing it.
  Many modern medical miracles occur in hospitals, unfortunately a few tragedies also occur.
  All they are interested in is pushing some expensive new miracle pill on you.
  Synonyms
  wonder, marvel, sensation, phenomenon, astonishing feat, amazing achievement

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin miraculum 'object of wonder', from mirari 'to wonder', from mirus 'wonderful'.

In Latin a miraculum was ‘an object of wonder’ and was formed from mirus ‘wonderful’. These also lie behind admiration (Late Middle English) and marvel (Middle English).

Rhymes

empirical, lyrical, panegyrical, satirical

Definition of miracle in US English:

miracle

nounˈmɪrək(ə)lˈmirək(ə)l

1A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.
奇迹，神奇妙事
the miracle of rising from the grave
在墓穴中复活的奇事。
Example sentencesExamples
- The miracles and extraordinary events of the gospels were reduced to allegory and one was left with that very English type of faith: tolerant, accommodating Anglicanism.
- This means, for example, that one may not say that the divine person performed miracles, since one may not separate divinity and humanity.
- Suppose God somehow were observed performing extraordinary miracles, in whatever mode of observation is appropriate.
- A number of local shrines and icons that have survived earthquakes or other natural disasters are revered as evidence of miracles or divine intervention.
- The miracle of the loaves and fishes was a card trick by comparison.
- Sir Isaac Newton is enlisted to debunk magic, miracles and divine intervention, but we are not told why Newton remained a devout Christian to his life's end.
- And you're right, miracles do happen.
- Many miracles were attributed to him after his passing and he was greatly venerated and remembered in England.
- People with traditional religious beliefs may view psychic phenomena as miracles or divine interventions by God.
- For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
- Investigation then begins into miracles attributed to his or her intercession.
- Mary appeared again at the marriage feast at Cana, and initiated the first miracle attributed to Jesus.
- The greatest miracle of God is when people are transferred from one kingdom into another kingdom.
- The truth is that the disciples were very reluctant to believe in Christ's miracles.
- This preaching and these miracles confirmed this Divine truth: Jesus died for our sins; he rose again to give us a new life, and a life that is to be lived to the full!
- It describes the nature of Divine intervention, miracles, and communications.
- But miracles began to be attributed to him soon after his execution.
- Even so-called miracles are explicable in terms of natural phenomena.
- Amongst them I perform the miracle of loaves and fishes.
- Then, miracle of all miracles, I watched as David healed his sister.
Synonyms
supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy, sign
1. 1.1 A highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences.
  奇迹，人间奇迹
  it was a miracle that more people hadn't been killed or injured
  更多的人未遇难或受伤是一个奇迹。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The truth was that, despite economic miracles, we were surrounded by social problems ranging from drugs and joyriding to sex abuse and homeliness.
  This will be one of the economic miracles of the world, all based on privatization.
  I still wait in anticipation and hope for a miracle that may bring us back together.
  Enormous changes that you've hoped for - perhaps your own personal miracle - can occur.
  The economic miracle has yet to weave its magic.
  Unless there's a miracle of some kind, it will represent a very significant missed opportunity for Toronto.
  With a miracle of even greater proportions required to propel his new side to similar glories, he is keen just to focus on the next round.
  Conventional wisdom has it that this kind of government intervention helped to create the East Asian economic miracle.
  Prussia had improved its standing in Germany not only by its economic miracle but also by its diplomatic shrewdness.
  I mean the fact that she and I don't get along well and can stay as friends for so long is an absolute miracle, amazing.
  If that is done it can work an economic miracle and salvage long traditions that have served generations of people.
  After a lot of hard work and a few amazing fundraising miracles by the team, we've finally agreed on the dates and the detail and have a proposal to present to potential corporate sponsors.
  As a consequence, the miracles that most frequently came up in the interviews were miracles in the economic sphere.
  But the same media gave little or no attention to the economic miracle that has taken place in this country over the past decade.
  The Irish economic miracle - and miracle it is - is based on extensive growth.
  By some miracle, I find my hotel, but only after driving around the airport for about an hour and going in circles.
  A further consequence of the great migration, although it has to be taken in conjunction with the economic miracle, was mass consumer society.
  In New Zealand, so they tell us, an economic miracle has been performed and a dream world has been created which is the envy of the entire globe.
  This is another amazing miracle of the Australian Economy.
  But it will be a small miracle if they manage to retain their collective sanity on the way.
2. 1.2 An amazing product or achievement, or an outstanding example of something.
  令人惊叹的产品（或成果）；惊人事例
  a machine which was a miracle of design
  堪称设计奇迹的机器。
  as modifier a miracle drug
  Example sentencesExamples
  We should not be expecting instant medical miracles from stem cell research.
  The day marks a fresh start for a canal hailed as a miracle of engineering when it opened in 1804.
  I even consider buying those miracle weight-loss pills - if only I had enough cash.
  Toxic treasure: poisons and venoms from deadly animals could become tomorrow's miracle drugs.
  All they are interested in is pushing some expensive new miracle pill on you.
  It's a miracle of modern technology, and a highly technical gadget - hence why I was attracted to it.
  When it was first discovered, cortisone seemed like a miracle drug, especially at high doses.
  The new miracle drugs are genetic-based, promising better outcomes for smaller groups of patients with particular genes.
  Although popular mythology credits Alexander Fleming, it was Florey and his team who gave the world the miracle drug, penicillin.
  It moves in an unpredictable fashion more suggestive of an intoxicated sailor than a miracle of modern engineering.
  Scottish consumers can at last get their hands on the miracle skincare product coveted by the rich and famous.
  Many modern medical miracles occur in hospitals, unfortunately a few tragedies also occur.
  But unfortunately there's no miracle pill or tonic that can cure your stress woes.
  Doctors and scientists are divided on the merits of searching for the miracle cure.
  Dad gave the miracle drug to everyone in the family because he had friends in the company that was developing it.
  A miracle of modern technology, it is creating a buzz in markets with its continuing innovations and frequent modifications.
  The building's very existence is a miracle of logistics and perseverance.
  A Formula One engine is a miracle of modern engineering.
  The first Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line in 1908 and was a miracle of mass production.
  Secondly, the press this week hailed cannabis as a wonder drug and a miracle cure.
  Synonyms
  wonder, marvel, sensation, phenomenon, astonishing feat, amazing achievement

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin miraculum ‘object of wonder’, from mirari ‘to wonder’, from mirus ‘wonderful’.

词汇	miracle
释义	Definition of miracle in English: miracle noun ˈmɪrək(ə)lˈmɪrək(ə)l 1An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency. 奇迹，神奇妙事 the miracle of rising from the grave 在墓穴中复活的奇事。 Example sentencesExamples Mary appeared again at the marriage feast at Cana, and initiated the first miracle attributed to Jesus. This means, for example, that one may not say that the divine person performed miracles, since one may not separate divinity and humanity. The miracles and extraordinary events of the gospels were reduced to allegory and one was left with that very English type of faith: tolerant, accommodating Anglicanism. Amongst them I perform the miracle of loaves and fishes. Suppose God somehow were observed performing extraordinary miracles, in whatever mode of observation is appropriate. But miracles began to be attributed to him soon after his execution. The miracle of the loaves and fishes was a card trick by comparison. People with traditional religious beliefs may view psychic phenomena as miracles or divine interventions by God. The greatest miracle of God is when people are transferred from one kingdom into another kingdom. A number of local shrines and icons that have survived earthquakes or other natural disasters are revered as evidence of miracles or divine intervention. And you're right, miracles do happen. It describes the nature of Divine intervention, miracles, and communications. The truth is that the disciples were very reluctant to believe in Christ's miracles. Even so-called miracles are explicable in terms of natural phenomena. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. This preaching and these miracles confirmed this Divine truth: Jesus died for our sins; he rose again to give us a new life, and a life that is to be lived to the full! Then, miracle of all miracles, I watched as David healed his sister. Many miracles were attributed to him after his passing and he was greatly venerated and remembered in England. Sir Isaac Newton is enlisted to debunk magic, miracles and divine intervention, but we are not told why Newton remained a devout Christian to his life's end. Investigation then begins into miracles attributed to his or her intercession. Synonyms supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy, sign 1.1 A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences. 奇迹，人间奇迹 it was a miracle that more people hadn't been killed 更多的人未遇难或受伤是一个奇迹。 industries at the heart of the economic miracle Example sentencesExamples In New Zealand, so they tell us, an economic miracle has been performed and a dream world has been created which is the envy of the entire globe. Unless there's a miracle of some kind, it will represent a very significant missed opportunity for Toronto. This is another amazing miracle of the Australian Economy. A further consequence of the great migration, although it has to be taken in conjunction with the economic miracle, was mass consumer society. This will be one of the economic miracles of the world, all based on privatization. The economic miracle has yet to weave its magic. I still wait in anticipation and hope for a miracle that may bring us back together. I mean the fact that she and I don't get along well and can stay as friends for so long is an absolute miracle, amazing. Prussia had improved its standing in Germany not only by its economic miracle but also by its diplomatic shrewdness. But the same media gave little or no attention to the economic miracle that has taken place in this country over the past decade. If that is done it can work an economic miracle and salvage long traditions that have served generations of people. After a lot of hard work and a few amazing fundraising miracles by the team, we've finally agreed on the dates and the detail and have a proposal to present to potential corporate sponsors. With a miracle of even greater proportions required to propel his new side to similar glories, he is keen just to focus on the next round. By some miracle, I find my hotel, but only after driving around the airport for about an hour and going in circles. Enormous changes that you've hoped for - perhaps your own personal miracle - can occur. But it will be a small miracle if they manage to retain their collective sanity on the way. Conventional wisdom has it that this kind of government intervention helped to create the East Asian economic miracle. The truth was that, despite economic miracles, we were surrounded by social problems ranging from drugs and joyriding to sex abuse and homeliness. As a consequence, the miracles that most frequently came up in the interviews were miracles in the economic sphere. The Irish economic miracle - and miracle it is - is based on extensive growth. 1.2 An exceptional product or achievement, or an outstanding example of something. 令人惊叹的产品（或成果）；惊人事例 a machine which was a miracle of design 堪称设计奇迹的机器。 as modifier a miracle drug Example sentencesExamples The new miracle drugs are genetic-based, promising better outcomes for smaller groups of patients with particular genes. The first Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line in 1908 and was a miracle of mass production. I even consider buying those miracle weight-loss pills - if only I had enough cash. A Formula One engine is a miracle of modern engineering. The building's very existence is a miracle of logistics and perseverance. Doctors and scientists are divided on the merits of searching for the miracle cure. When it was first discovered, cortisone seemed like a miracle drug, especially at high doses. It's a miracle of modern technology, and a highly technical gadget - hence why I was attracted to it. A miracle of modern technology, it is creating a buzz in markets with its continuing innovations and frequent modifications. Secondly, the press this week hailed cannabis as a wonder drug and a miracle cure. But unfortunately there's no miracle pill or tonic that can cure your stress woes. It moves in an unpredictable fashion more suggestive of an intoxicated sailor than a miracle of modern engineering. The day marks a fresh start for a canal hailed as a miracle of engineering when it opened in 1804. Scottish consumers can at last get their hands on the miracle skincare product coveted by the rich and famous. Toxic treasure: poisons and venoms from deadly animals could become tomorrow's miracle drugs. Although popular mythology credits Alexander Fleming, it was Florey and his team who gave the world the miracle drug, penicillin. We should not be expecting instant medical miracles from stem cell research. Dad gave the miracle drug to everyone in the family because he had friends in the company that was developing it. Many modern medical miracles occur in hospitals, unfortunately a few tragedies also occur. All they are interested in is pushing some expensive new miracle pill on you. Synonyms wonder, marvel, sensation, phenomenon, astonishing feat, amazing achievement Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin miraculum 'object of wonder', from mirari 'to wonder', from mirus 'wonderful'. In Latin a miraculum was ‘an object of wonder’ and was formed from mirus ‘wonderful’. These also lie behind admiration (Late Middle English) and marvel (Middle English). Rhymes empirical, lyrical, panegyrical, satirical Definition of miracle in US English: miracle nounˈmɪrək(ə)lˈmirək(ə)l 1A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency. 奇迹，神奇妙事 the miracle of rising from the grave 在墓穴中复活的奇事。 Example sentencesExamples The miracles and extraordinary events of the gospels were reduced to allegory and one was left with that very English type of faith: tolerant, accommodating Anglicanism. This means, for example, that one may not say that the divine person performed miracles, since one may not separate divinity and humanity. Suppose God somehow were observed performing extraordinary miracles, in whatever mode of observation is appropriate. A number of local shrines and icons that have survived earthquakes or other natural disasters are revered as evidence of miracles or divine intervention. The miracle of the loaves and fishes was a card trick by comparison. Sir Isaac Newton is enlisted to debunk magic, miracles and divine intervention, but we are not told why Newton remained a devout Christian to his life's end. And you're right, miracles do happen. Many miracles were attributed to him after his passing and he was greatly venerated and remembered in England. People with traditional religious beliefs may view psychic phenomena as miracles or divine interventions by God. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. Investigation then begins into miracles attributed to his or her intercession. Mary appeared again at the marriage feast at Cana, and initiated the first miracle attributed to Jesus. The greatest miracle of God is when people are transferred from one kingdom into another kingdom. The truth is that the disciples were very reluctant to believe in Christ's miracles. This preaching and these miracles confirmed this Divine truth: Jesus died for our sins; he rose again to give us a new life, and a life that is to be lived to the full! It describes the nature of Divine intervention, miracles, and communications. But miracles began to be attributed to him soon after his execution. Even so-called miracles are explicable in terms of natural phenomena. Amongst them I perform the miracle of loaves and fishes. Then, miracle of all miracles, I watched as David healed his sister. Synonyms supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy, sign 1.1 A highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences. 奇迹，人间奇迹 it was a miracle that more people hadn't been killed or injured 更多的人未遇难或受伤是一个奇迹。 Example sentencesExamples The truth was that, despite economic miracles, we were surrounded by social problems ranging from drugs and joyriding to sex abuse and homeliness. This will be one of the economic miracles of the world, all based on privatization. I still wait in anticipation and hope for a miracle that may bring us back together. Enormous changes that you've hoped for - perhaps your own personal miracle - can occur. The economic miracle has yet to weave its magic. Unless there's a miracle of some kind, it will represent a very significant missed opportunity for Toronto. With a miracle of even greater proportions required to propel his new side to similar glories, he is keen just to focus on the next round. Conventional wisdom has it that this kind of government intervention helped to create the East Asian economic miracle. Prussia had improved its standing in Germany not only by its economic miracle but also by its diplomatic shrewdness. I mean the fact that she and I don't get along well and can stay as friends for so long is an absolute miracle, amazing. If that is done it can work an economic miracle and salvage long traditions that have served generations of people. After a lot of hard work and a few amazing fundraising miracles by the team, we've finally agreed on the dates and the detail and have a proposal to present to potential corporate sponsors. As a consequence, the miracles that most frequently came up in the interviews were miracles in the economic sphere. But the same media gave little or no attention to the economic miracle that has taken place in this country over the past decade. The Irish economic miracle - and miracle it is - is based on extensive growth. By some miracle, I find my hotel, but only after driving around the airport for about an hour and going in circles. A further consequence of the great migration, although it has to be taken in conjunction with the economic miracle, was mass consumer society. In New Zealand, so they tell us, an economic miracle has been performed and a dream world has been created which is the envy of the entire globe. This is another amazing miracle of the Australian Economy. But it will be a small miracle if they manage to retain their collective sanity on the way. 1.2 An amazing product or achievement, or an outstanding example of something. 令人惊叹的产品（或成果）；惊人事例 a machine which was a miracle of design 堪称设计奇迹的机器。 as modifier a miracle drug Example sentencesExamples We should not be expecting instant medical miracles from stem cell research. The day marks a fresh start for a canal hailed as a miracle of engineering when it opened in 1804. I even consider buying those miracle weight-loss pills - if only I had enough cash. Toxic treasure: poisons and venoms from deadly animals could become tomorrow's miracle drugs. All they are interested in is pushing some expensive new miracle pill on you. It's a miracle of modern technology, and a highly technical gadget - hence why I was attracted to it. When it was first discovered, cortisone seemed like a miracle drug, especially at high doses. The new miracle drugs are genetic-based, promising better outcomes for smaller groups of patients with particular genes. Although popular mythology credits Alexander Fleming, it was Florey and his team who gave the world the miracle drug, penicillin. It moves in an unpredictable fashion more suggestive of an intoxicated sailor than a miracle of modern engineering. Scottish consumers can at last get their hands on the miracle skincare product coveted by the rich and famous. Many modern medical miracles occur in hospitals, unfortunately a few tragedies also occur. But unfortunately there's no miracle pill or tonic that can cure your stress woes. Doctors and scientists are divided on the merits of searching for the miracle cure. Dad gave the miracle drug to everyone in the family because he had friends in the company that was developing it. A miracle of modern technology, it is creating a buzz in markets with its continuing innovations and frequent modifications. The building's very existence is a miracle of logistics and perseverance. A Formula One engine is a miracle of modern engineering. The first Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line in 1908 and was a miracle of mass production. Secondly, the press this week hailed cannabis as a wonder drug and a miracle cure. Synonyms wonder, marvel, sensation, phenomenon, astonishing feat, amazing achievement Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin miraculum ‘object of wonder’, from mirari ‘to wonder’, from mirus ‘wonderful’.
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