pontiff
US /ˈpɑːn.t̬ɪf/
UK /ˈpɒn.tɪf/
名詞
1.
教皇, 羅馬教皇
the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church
範例:
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The Pontiff delivered his annual Christmas message from the Vatican.
教皇在梵蒂岡發表了他的年度聖誕致辭。
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The new Pontiff was elected after a long conclave.
新教皇在一次漫長的秘密會議後被選出。
2.
大祭司, 首席宗教官員
a high priest or a chief religious official in ancient Rome or other religions
範例:
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The ancient Roman pontiffs held significant political and religious power.
古羅馬的大祭司擁有重要的政治和宗教權力。
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In some traditions, the chief priest is referred to as a pontiff.
在某些傳統中，首席祭司被稱為大祭司。