Definition of banish

banishverb

đày ải

/ˈbænɪʃ//ˈbænɪʃ/

The word "banish" has a rich etymology. It originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "banier," which means "to command" or "to ban." This, in turn, comes from the Latin "banitare," which is based on the verb "banus," meaning "to command" or "to prohibit." The idea was that a ban or edict would be issued, commanding someone to leave a place or prohibiting them from entering. Over time, the meaning of "banish" expanded to include not just physical removal but also spiritual or emotional separation. For example, one might banish a thought or a memory from their mind. The word has also taken on connotations of civic or social exclusion, as when someone is banished from a community or a profession. Despite its complex origins, "banish" has remained a powerful and versatile word in English.

Summary
type ngoại động từ
meaningđày đi, trục xuất
meaningxua đuổi
exampleto banish all cares: xua đuổi hết những nỗi lo âu
namespace

to order somebody to leave a place, especially a country, as a punishment

ra lệnh cho ai đó rời khỏi một nơi, đặc biệt là một đất nước, như một hình phạt

Example:
  • He was banished to Australia, where he died five years later.

    Ông bị đày sang Australia và qua đời 5 năm sau đó.

  • The children were banished from the dining room.

    Bọn trẻ bị đuổi khỏi phòng ăn.

  • He pleaded with the Queen not to banish him.

    Anh cầu xin Nữ hoàng đừng trục xuất anh.

  • The nasty odor in the room was banished as soon as we opened the window and let in some fresh air.

    Mùi khó chịu trong phòng biến mất ngay khi chúng tôi mở cửa sổ và đón chút không khí trong lành vào.

  • The demons were banished from the audience's minds as soon as the stand-up comedian took the stage.

    Những con quỷ đã bị xua đuổi khỏi tâm trí khán giả ngay khi nghệ sĩ hài độc thoại bước lên sân khấu.

Related words and phrases

to make somebody/something go away; to get rid of somebody/something

làm cho ai/cái gì biến mất; loại bỏ ai/cái gì

Example:
  • The sight of food banished all other thoughts from my mind.

    Hình ảnh đồ ăn đã xua tan mọi suy nghĩ khác khỏi tâm trí tôi.

  • He was determined to banish all feelings of guilt.

    Anh quyết tâm xua đuổi mọi cảm giác tội lỗi.

  • She tried to banish these thoughts from her mind.

    Cô cố gắng xua đuổi những suy nghĩ này ra khỏi đầu mình.