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apostle

UK //əˈpɒs.əl//US //əˈpɑː.səl//

词源

源自希腊语 'apóstolos'(使者),由 'apo-'(远离)和 'stello'(派遣)组成,字面意思为'被派遣出去的人'。

noun

❶ 指基督教中耶稣的十二门徒之一,被派去传播教义。也泛指任何积极传播某种信仰或理念的重要人物。

“Peter was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.”

(彼得是耶稣选定的十二使徒之一。)

“She became an apostle of environmental protection in her community.”

(她成为社区里环保理念的积极传播者。)

同义词:disciple, messenger, advocate

常见短语

apostle of — 用于描述积极倡导或传播某种理念、信仰的人,强调其热忱与影响力。

“She was known as an apostle of women's rights in the 19th century.”

(她是19世纪著名的女权运动倡导者。)