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源自基督教节日Pentecost(五旬节,纪念圣灵降临的日子),加上形容词后缀-al。
❶ 指与基督教五旬节派相关的,该教派强调圣灵的恩赐如说方言、预言和神圣医治等超自然体验。
“She attends a Pentecostal church that practices speaking in tongues.”
(她参加一个实践说方言的五旬节派教会。)
“Pentecostal worship services are often very lively and emotional.”
(五旬节派的礼拜通常充满活力且情感丰富。)
❶ 指五旬节派基督徒,即信奉五旬节派教义和实践的信徒。
“The Pentecostals gathered for a large revival meeting.”
(五旬节派信徒聚集参加一场大型复兴聚会。)
“Many Pentecostals believe in the gifts of the Spirit.”
(许多五旬节派信徒相信圣灵的恩赐。)
Pentecostal movement — 指20世纪初兴起的基督教复兴运动,强调圣灵的恩赐和超自然体验。
“The Pentecostal movement began in the early 1900s in the United States.”
(五旬节运动始于20世纪初的美国。)
Pentecostal theology — 指五旬节派特有的神学观点,强调圣灵的洗礼和属灵恩赐。
“Pentecostal theology places great emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit.”
(五旬节派神学非常强调圣灵的工作。)