preacher
/ˈpriːtʃə/ · /ˈpriːtʃər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5791 in the learning path
传教者；布道者
Definitions
n. someone who gives public talks about religious beliefs
传教者；布道者
n. someone who strongly promotes particular beliefs or behaviour
某种观念的鼓吹者
Example
The preacher welcomed everyone before beginning his Sunday talk.
布道者在开始周日讲道前欢迎了所有人。
A local preacher encouraged residents to support families affected by unemployment through practical community projects.
一位当地布道者鼓励居民通过切实的社区项目帮助受失业影响的家庭。
Collocations
- a local preacher
- a street preacher
- a preacher of peace
Word family
- preach (v.)
- preaching (n.)
Usage tip
preacher侧重讲道，missionary侧重传播宗教。
FAQ
- What does preacher mean?
- someone who gives public talks about religious beliefs someone who strongly promotes particular beliefs or behaviour
- How is preacher pronounced?
- UK /ˈpriːtʃə/, US /ˈpriːtʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
