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bishops

UK //ˈbɪʃəps//US //ˈbɪʃəps//

词源

源自古英语 'bisceop',来自拉丁语 'episcopus',意为'监督者'或'主教'。

noun

❶ 主教,基督教中高级神职人员,负责管理一个教区或教会的宗教事务。

“The bishops gathered for an important conference.”

(主教们聚集在一起参加一个重要会议。)

“He was appointed as one of the youngest bishops in the country.”

(他被任命为该国最年轻的主教之一。)

❶ 国际象棋中的象,棋子的一种,可以斜着移动任意格数。

“He moved his bishop to capture the opponent's knight.”

(他移动象以吃掉对手的马。)

“The bishop is a powerful piece in the endgame.”

(象在残局中是一个强大的棋子。)

同义词:clergyman, prelate, chess piece

常见短语

bishops' conference — 主教会议,指主教们聚集讨论教会事务的正式会议。

“The bishops' conference will address key issues facing the church.”

(主教会议将讨论教会面临的关键问题。)