priest

🇬🇧 UK/pri:st/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A religious leader ordained to perform sacred rites and ceremonies in a church or temple

神父,牧师,祭司

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
priestother
=priest

Common Collocations

  • 1.ordained priest受戒神父
  • 2.high priest大祭司
  • 3.parish priest教区神父
  • 4.Catholic priest天主教神父

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The priest delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness and compassion.

  • 2.

    She confessed her troubles to the priest at the local parish church.

  • 3.

    The ancient priest performed elaborate rituals at the temple altar.

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