pastorate
US /ˈpæs.tər.eɪt/
UK /ˈpɑː.stər.eɪt/
名詞
1.
牧師職位, 牧師職務
the office or position of a pastor
範例:
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He accepted the pastorate of the local church.
他接受了當地教會的牧師職位。
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The pastorate requires dedication and spiritual leadership.
牧師職位需要奉獻精神和精神領導力。
2.
牧師任期, 牧師服務期
the period during which a pastor holds office
範例:
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During his long pastorate, the church grew significantly.
在他漫長的牧師任期內，教會顯著發展。
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The congregation celebrated the 25th anniversary of his pastorate.
會眾慶祝了他牧師任期的25週年。
3.
牧師團, 牧師群體
the body of pastors of a church or district
範例:
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The entire pastorate met to discuss church policy.
整個牧師團開會討論教會政策。
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The new initiatives were approved by the pastorate.
新舉措得到了牧師團的批准。