patriarch
US /ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑːrk/
UK /ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
名詞
1.
族長, 家長
the male head of a family or tribal line
範例:
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He was the undisputed patriarch of the family, making all major decisions.
他是家族中無可爭議的族長，做出了所有重大決定。
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The ancient tribe was led by a wise and respected patriarch.
這個古老的部落由一位睿智且受人尊敬的族長領導。
2.
宗主教
a bishop of the highest rank in certain Eastern Christian Churches
範例:
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The Orthodox Church is led by its patriarch.
東正教由其宗主教領導。
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He was elevated to the rank of patriarch after years of dedicated service.
經過多年盡職盡責的服務，他被提升為宗主教。
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