pontiff
US /ˈpɑːn.t̬ɪf/
UK /ˈpɒn.tɪf/
名词
1.
教皇, 罗马教皇
the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church
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The Pontiff delivered his annual Christmas message from the Vatican.
教皇在梵蒂冈发表了他的年度圣诞致辞。
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The new Pontiff was elected after a long conclave.
新教皇在一次漫长的秘密会议后被选出。
2.
大祭司, 首席宗教官员
a high priest or a chief religious official in ancient Rome or other religions
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The ancient Roman pontiffs held significant political and religious power.
古罗马的大祭司拥有重要的政治和宗教权力。
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In some traditions, the chief priest is referred to as a pontiff.
在某些传统中，首席祭司被称为大祭司。