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worshippers

UK //ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.əz//US //ˈwɝː.ʃɪp.ɚz//

词源

源自中古英语 'worshiper'(崇拜者),由 'worship'(崇拜)加后缀 '-er'(表示人)构成,词根可追溯至古英语 'weorþscipe'(价值,尊崇)。

noun

❶ 指宗教活动中虔诚的信徒或崇拜者,特指参加礼拜仪式或向神明表达敬意的人群。

“The temple was filled with worshippers praying silently.”

(寺庙里挤满了默默祈祷的信众。)

“Sunday morning services attract hundreds of worshippers.”

(周日上午的礼拜仪式吸引了数百名信徒参加。)

同义词:devotees, adherents, votaries

常见短语

congregation of worshippers — 特指在教堂、寺庙等宗教场所聚集进行集体礼拜的信徒群体。

“The congregation of worshippers sang hymns together.”

(做礼拜的信众们齐声唱诵圣歌。)