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n.(集合称)圣职者,牧师,僧侣,神职人员

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clergy


/'klɜ:dʒɪ; `klɝdʒɪ/
n [pl v] people who have been ordained as priests or ministers of esp the Christian Church 神职人员; (尤指基督教的)教士或牧师
*All the local clergy attended the ceremony. 当地所有的牧师出席了仪式.
* The new proposals affect both clergy and laity. 新的建议与神职人员和俗人都有关系. Cf 参看 laity 1.

clergy


n
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin: clergie, from clerc; CLERK1]
the clergy [plural]
the official leaders of religious activities in organized religions, such as priests, rabbis, and mullahs
clerical
 the power of the clergy in the Middle Ages
1. The king tried to weaken the power of the clergy.
    国王试图削弱教会的权力。

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