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psalmist

UK //ˈsɑːmɪst//US //ˈsɑːlmɪst//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 'psalmista',基于希腊语 'psalmos'(诗篇) + '-ist'(表示从事者)。

noun

❶ 指创作或吟唱圣诗(特别是《圣经》中的诗篇)的人,通常与宗教仪式或赞美诗相关。

“David is traditionally regarded as the greatest psalmist in the Bible.”

(传统上认为大卫是《圣经》中最伟大的诗篇作者。)

“The psalmist's words brought comfort to the congregation.”

(这位圣诗作者的话语给会众带来了慰藉。)

同义词:hymnwriter, sacred poet, religious singer

常见短语

the Psalmist — 特指《圣经》中诗篇的主要作者(传统上认为是大卫),常用于宗教语境。

“The Psalmist often expressed deep sorrow and hope in his writings.”

(这位诗篇作者常在作品中表达深刻的哀愁与希望。)