priest
/priːst/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2989 in the learning path
神父；祭司；教士
Definitions
n. a person authorised to perform religious ceremonies
神父；祭司；教士
Example
The priest welcomed everyone as they entered the church.
大家走进教堂时，神父向每个人表示欢迎。
In many communities, a priest provides emotional support and helps organise assistance for families in need.
在许多社区，神父提供情感支持，并帮助为困难家庭组织援助。
Collocations
- a parish priest
- a Catholic priest
- be ordained a priest
Word family
- priesthood (n.)
- priestly (adj.)
Synonyms
- cleric
Usage tip
并非所有宗教人士都称priest；僧侣通常称monk。
FAQ
- What does priest mean?
- a person authorised to perform religious ceremonies
- How is priest pronounced?
- UK /priːst/, US /priːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
