pastorate
US /ˈpæs.tər.eɪt/
UK /ˈpɑː.stər.eɪt/
名词
1.
牧师
the office or position of a pastor
示例:
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He accepted the pastorate of the local church.
他接受了当地教会的牧师职位。
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The pastorate requires dedication and spiritual leadership.
牧师职位需要奉献精神和精神领导力。
2.
牧师
the period during which a pastor holds office
示例:
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During his long pastorate, the church grew significantly.
在他漫长的牧师任期内，教会显著发展。
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The congregation celebrated the 25th anniversary of his pastorate.
会众庆祝了他牧师任期的25周年。
3.
牧师
the body of pastors of a church or district
示例:
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The entire pastorate met to discuss church policy.
整个牧师团开会讨论教会政策。
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The new initiatives were approved by the pastorate.
新举措得到了牧师团的批准。