单词 | unpreaching |
释义 | unpreaching/(ˌ)ʌnˈpriːtʃɪŋ/adjective That does not preach; specifically (chiefly derogatory ) (of a member of the clergy) that does not undertake the duty of preaching, and merely reads the church services (now historical ). OriginMid 16th century; earliest use found in Hugh Latimer (c1485–1555), bishop of Worcester, preacher, and protestant martyr. From un- + preach + -ing. |
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