bestowal
noun [ U or S ] formal uk/bɪˈstəʊ.əl/ us/bɪˈstoʊ.əl/
赠予;给予
the act of giving something as an honour or a gift
Her father's blessing represented a bestowal of consent upon her marriage. 父亲的祝福代表了对她婚姻的同意。
The state's bestowal of subsidies has helped many small business owners. 国家给予的补贴帮助了许多小企业主。
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- Dozens of students protested the bestowal of an honorary degree on the vice president by the university.
- A homemade gift represents a generous bestowal of time.
- The bestowal of titles like "emeritus"and "honorary" is a prelude to retirement.
- The bestowal of an award is a chance for retrospection.