gospel

1. N-COUNT/N-IN-NAMES In the New Testament of the Bible, the Gospels are the four books which describe the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. 福音書 (《圣經(jīng)·新約》中記述耶穌基督生平和教誨的頭四卷)

...the parable in St. Matthew's Gospel. …《馬太福音》里的寓言故事。

2. N-SING In the Christian religion, the gospel refers to the message and teachings of Jesus Christ, as explained in the New Testament. 耶穌的福音和教義

I didn't shirk my duties. I visited the sick and I preached the gospel. 我沒有逃避責(zé)任。我探望了病人并傳布了耶穌的福音和教義。

3. N-UNCOUNT Gospel or gospel music is a style of religious music that uses strong rhythms and vocal harmony. It is especially popular among black Christians in the southern United States. (尤指在美國南部黑人基督徒中間流行的) 福音音樂

I had to go to church, so I grew up singing gospel. 從前我必須上教堂，所以我是唱著福音圣歌長大的。

4. N-UNCOUNT If you take something as gospel, or it is the gospel truth, you believe that it is completely true. 絕對真理

He wouldn't say this if it weren't the gospel truth. 如果這不是絕對真理，他就不會這么說。