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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)。
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。)
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。)