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bishopric

UK //ˈbɪʃəprɪk//US //ˈbɪʃəprɪk//

词源

源自中古英语 'bischopriche',由 'bishop'(主教)和 '-ric'(表示管辖区域的后缀)组成,最初指主教的管辖区域或职位。

noun

❶ 主教辖区,指由主教管辖的教会区域,通常包括多个教堂和教区。

“He was appointed to the bishopric of London last year.”

(他去年被任命为伦敦主教辖区的主教。)

“The bishopric covers a large area with many parishes.”

(这个主教辖区涵盖了许多教区的大片区域。)

❶ 主教职位或职务,指担任主教的职位及其职责。

“He accepted the bishopric after much consideration.”

(经过深思熟虑后,他接受了主教职位。)

“The bishopric comes with many responsibilities and duties.”

(主教职位伴随着许多责任和义务。)

同义词:diocese, episcopate, see

常见短语

hold the bishopric — 担任主教职位,指某人正式成为主教并履行其职责。

“He held the bishopric for a decade before retiring.”

(他担任主教职位十年后退休了。)