c. 1600, from Greek agape "brotherly love, charity," from agapan "greet with affection, love," which is of unknown origin. Agape was used by early Christians for their "love feast" held in connection with the Lord's Supper. In modern use, often in simpler sense of "Christian love" (1856, frequently opposed to eros as "carnal or sensual love").
agape (adv.)
1660s, from a- (1) + gape (v.).
双语例句
1. The wind set the door agape.
风把门吹开.
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2. He was left alone and agape.
剩下他独自一个张大着嘴发呆.
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3. She stood looking at Carmen with her mouth agape.