bishop

🇬🇧 UK/'biʃәp/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A senior Christian church official overseeing priests and a diocese; also a chess piece that moves diagonally

主教;(国际象棋中的)象

v.

To perform the duties of a bishop; to confirm someone's church membership

任命为主教;行主教职责

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
bishopother
=bishop

Common Collocations

  • 1.bishop's hat主教的帽子

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bishop blessed the congregation at the church service.

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