clerical
/ˈklerɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · [klˈɛrəkəl] /ˈklerɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · [klˈɛrəkəl] /ˈkler-i-kəl ˈkle-ri-/ (ame, mw)
clerical — 形容詞
- clericalpositive
- more clericalcomparative
- most clericalsuperlative
1. relating to the routine tasks involved in running an office, such as filing docu
文書的
辦公室文書處理的
relating to the routine tasks involved in running an office, such as filing documents, typing letters, answering phones, keeping records, and processing paperwork.
Sirin applied for a clerical position at the city hospital.
Sirin 應徵了市立醫院的一個文書職位。
clerical + position / job / role
Hugo spends most of his day doing clerical tasks like filing and data entry.
Hugo 一天大部分時間都在做歸檔與資料輸入等文書工作。
clerical tasks / duties / work
A clerical error in the invoice delayed the payment by two weeks.
發票上的一個文書錯誤導致款項延遲了兩週才入帳。
The company hired extra clerical staff to handle the end-of-year reports.
公司僱用了額外的文書人員來處理年終報告。
Femi's clerical duties include answering emails, sorting mail, and archiving documents.
Femi 的文書工作包括回覆電子郵件、分發信件和歸檔文件。
- administrative
broader in meaning; includes managerial and policy-related tasks, not just routine paperwork
- secretarial
narrower; focuses specifically on tasks performed by a secretary, such as scheduling and correspondence
- office
more general; describes anything related to an office, not specifically the paperwork tasks
- managerial
involves supervising and decision-making rather than routine tasks
- manual
involves physical labour rather than desk-based paperwork
用法筆記
Usually appears before a noun (clerical work, clerical staff). This is the most common sense of the word.
常見錯誤
2. relating to priests, ministers, or other officially ordained religious leaders,
神職的
與神職人員相關的
relating to priests, ministers, or other officially ordained religious leaders, including their roles, clothing, and responsibilities within a church.
The priest wore a traditional clerical collar with his dark suit.
那位牧師穿著深色西裝，搭配傳統的神職領。
clerical collar — the distinctive white collar worn by clergy
Roya's uncle has been in clerical service at the local church for thirty years.
Roya 的叔叔在當地教會擔任神職已經三十年了。
clerical service / clerical training / clerical duties
Beatriz entered a seminary to begin her clerical training as a minister.
Beatriz 進入神學院，開始接受成為牧師的神職訓練。
The bishop's formal clerical robes were decorated with gold embroidery.
主教的正式神職禮袍上裝飾著金色的刺繡。
- ecclesiastical
more formal; relates to the Christian Church as an institution rather than individual clergy members
- priestly
more specific; relates directly to the role and duties of a priest
- pastoral
focuses on the caring and guidance aspect of religious leadership
- lay
relating to ordinary church members rather than ordained clergy
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (OFFICE WORK) — this sense is restricted to religious contexts. When used alone without a religious noun, readers may misinterpret it as the office-work sense.
常見錯誤
clerical — 名詞
1. a person who has been officially ordained to lead religious services and perform
神職人員
任職教會的神職人員
a person who has been officially ordained to lead religious services and perform spiritual duties in a Christian church.
The young clerical gave a thoughtful sermon that moved the congregation.
那位年輕的神職人員發表了一篇觸動會眾的講道。
Members of the parish invited the new clerical to dinner after Sunday service.
教區居民在週日禮拜後邀請新到任的神職人員共進晚餐。
countable noun: 'a clerical' / 'the clerical'
Sirin's grandfather served as a clerical in a small village church for decades.
Sirin 的祖父在一個小村莊的教會擔任神職人員數十年。
Several clericals from different denominations attended the charity fundraiser.
幾位來自不同教派的神職人員參加了慈善募款活動。
- layperson
an ordinary church member who is not ordained
用法筆記
This noun is uncommon in everyday speech. Most English speakers use 'priest,' 'minister,' 'pastor,' or 'clergyman' instead. It appears more in formal or institutional writing and in church records.
常見錯誤
2. the special clothing traditionally worn by members of the clergy, typically incl
神職服裝
神職人員穿著的正式服裝
the special clothing traditionally worn by members of the clergy, typically including a black suit and a white collar that fastens at the back.
The minister adjusted his clericals before going up to the altar.
牧師在上祭壇前整理了一下他的神職服裝。
A clean set of clericals hung in the vestry ready for Sunday morning.
一套乾淨的神職服裝掛在法衣室裡，準備迎來週日早晨。
plural noun: 'clericals'
Ezra bought his first set of clericals when he was ordained as a deacon.
Ezra 被按立為執事時，買了他的第一套神職服裝。
The bishop's clericals had a small purple cross stitched onto the collar.
主教的神職服裝衣領上繡著一個小小的紫色十字架。
- vestments
broader; includes ceremonial robes worn during specific services, not everyday clerical attire
- clerical attire
more general and descriptive; equally formal
用法筆記
This noun is always plural in form. The singular 'clerical' for a single garment is very rare. Use 'clerical collar' or 'clerical shirt' for specific items.