priest

IPA/priːst/
KK[prˈist]IPA/priːst/

priest — 名詞

  • priestsingular
  • priestsplural

1. someone who has completed formal religious training and has been officially give

1.名詞B1
釋義

神職人員

經正式訓練並獲授權主持宗教儀式的人

someone who has completed formal religious training and has been officially given the authority to lead worship services, carry out sacred ceremonies, and offer spiritual care to a community of believers — particularly in Christian churches (including Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox branches), and also for similar roles in other faiths.

例句

Father Pedro, the local priest, welcomed the new family to the parish.

當地神父 Pedro 在教區歡迎了那個新家庭。

collocation: local priest / parish priest

After six years of training, Ayesha's cousin was ordained as a Catholic priest in Manila.

經過六年的訓練，Ayesha 的表哥在馬尼拉被正式任命為天主教神父。

passive: be ordained as a [priest]

常見搭配
  • ordain a priest
  • serve as a priest
  • train for the priesthood
  • a Catholic / Anglican / Orthodox priest
  • the parish priest
  • a local priest
  • priest + celebrates Mass
  • priest + hears confessions
  • priest + blesses [person/object]
  • priest + preaches [sermon]
同義詞
  • pastor

    more common in Protestant and evangelical churches; emphasises the role of shepherding a congregation

  • minister

    a broader term used across many Protestant denominations; can also refer to a government official, so context matters

  • clergyman

    formal term for a male Christian clergy member; less common in everyday speech

  • vicar

    specifically an Anglican priest who has charge of a local parish

文法句型

the priest + verb

priest of [church/parish]

be ordained (as) a priest

用法筆記

In direct address, Catholic and Orthodox priests are usually called 'Father' followed by their first name or surname. Anglican priests may also be called 'Father', while in many Protestant denominations the equivalent role is 'minister' or 'pastor'.

常見錯誤

The minister celebrated Mass at the cathedral.
The priest celebrated Mass at the cathedral.
In the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the term 'priest' is the standard title; 'minister' is used more broadly in Protestant churches.

同根字

  • priesthood
    名詞B2
  • priestly
    形容詞B2
  • priestess
    名詞C1
  • priestcraft
    名詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • serve as a priest
  • train for the priesthood
  • be ordained a priest
  • hear confessions
  • celebrate Mass
  • conduct a funeral
  • bless a marriage

介系詞搭配

  • of [the parish]
  • in [the Catholic church]
  • at [the cathedral]