英语词汇“prelate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	prelate
释义	Trends of prelate View usage for: prelate (prelɪt) Word forms: plural prelates countable noun A prelate is a member of the clergy holding a high rank, for example a bishop. prelate in British English (ˈprɛlɪt) noun a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot Derived forms prelatic (prɪˈlætɪk) or prelatical (preˈlatical) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French prélat, from Church Latin praelātus, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, prefer prelate in American English (ˈprɛlɪt) noun a high-ranking ecclesiastic, as a bishop Derived forms prelateship (ˈprelateˌship) noun prelatic (preˈlatic) (priˈlætɪk; prɪˈlætɪk) adjective Word origin ME prelat < OFr < LL(Ec) praelatus, prelate, orig., ruler < pp. of L praeferre, to place before, prefer Examples of 'prelate' in a sentence prelate Dog Cicero examined the teacakes with the polite curiosity of an Italian prelate shown a pagan sacrifice and shook his head. Ruell, Patrick THE ONLY GAME (2002) He's quite unable to resist the temptation to play the proud prelate and tell me I've been a failure as a dean. Howatch, Susan ABSOLUTE TRUTHS (2002) `His Eminence the Cardinal Archbishop"--he bowed nervously at the prelate `is well-known. Grace, C.L A SHRINE OF MURDERS (2002) With the attitude of a thoughtful prelate, he stepped closer to Jolene. Chuck Logan ABSOLUTE ZERO (2002)
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