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ecclesiastics

UK //ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪks//US //ɪˌkliziˈæstɪks//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ecclesiasticus',意为‘属于教会的’,最终来自希腊语 'ekklēsiastikos',与 'ekklēsia'(教会)相关。

noun

❶ 指基督教会的成员或神职人员,特别是那些担任教会职务的人,如牧师、主教等。

“The ecclesiastics gathered for the annual conference.”

(神职人员们聚集参加年度会议。)

“Many ecclesiastics dedicate their lives to serving the church.”

(许多神职人员毕生致力于为教会服务。)

同义词:clergy, ministers, priests, churchmen, divines

常见短语

high ecclesiastics — 指教会中的高级神职人员,如主教或大主教等。

“The high ecclesiastics met to discuss the future of the church.”

(高级神职人员开会讨论教会的未来。)