英音 /ˈɡɒd.send/
美音 /ˈɡɑːd.send/
[ noun S informal ] something good that happens unexpectedly, especially at a time when it is needed
[ 单数名词,非正式用语 ] (尤指在需要的时候适时来到的)天赐之物,令人喜出望外的事物,意外的好运,及时雨
例句:
The grant was a real godsend, especially considering the theatre was going to be shut down next month. 特别是考虑到剧院原定下个月就要关闭了,这笔拨款来得真是及时。
This new benefit has come as a godsend for low-income families. 新到的救济金是低收入家庭的及时雨。