priesthood

[US]/'priːsthʊd/
[UK]/'pristhʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 牧师的职位;全体教士、神职人员;司祭团
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ordained priesthood

按立神父

ministerial priesthood

牧師聖職

priesthood duties

神職職責

Example Sentences

a vocation to the priesthood

司铎圣召

He was ordained into the priesthood last year.

他去年被授予圣职。

The priesthood plays a significant role in the religious community.

神职在宗教社区中扮演着重要角色。

She comes from a family with a long tradition of priesthood.

她来自一个有着悠久神职传统的家庭。

The responsibilities of the priesthood include leading worship services.

神职的责任包括领导礼拜仪式。

He devoted his life to the priesthood.

他将自己的一生奉献给了神职。

The priesthood requires a deep commitment to serving others.

神职需要对服务他人的深刻承诺。

Many young men aspire to join the priesthood.

许多年轻人渴望加入神职。

The priesthood is considered a sacred calling.

神职被认为是一种神圣的召唤。

She studied theology before entering the priesthood.

她在进入神职之前学习了神学。

The priesthood has a long history in this religious tradition.

神职在这一宗教传统中有着悠久的历史。

Real-world Examples

In his parents' time, he recalls, a local farming family would be proud if a son joined the priesthood.

他回忆,在他父母的年代,如果当地农民家里出了一个当神父的儿子,全家人都会感到骄傲。

Source: The Economist - International

Do you not long to be one with Him in His priesthood, ministry, and administration?

你难道不渴望在祂的祭司职分、职事和行政上与祂是一么?

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Among those watching the decision making in Rome with apprehension, fear and optimism is the Catholic priesthood.

同样带着忧虑,敬畏和乐观的心情观望罗马的决策过程的还有天主教诸教士。

Source: The Economist - International

He was schooled in that least national of faiths, Catholicism, and tempted by the priesthood for a while.

他接受的是受民族主义影响最小的天主教的信仰教育,并且曾被牧师这一行当所吸引。

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

He has brought you and all your fellow Levites near himself, but now you are trying to get the priesthood too.

耶和华又使你和你一切弟兄利未的子孙一同亲近他,这岂为小事?你们还要求祭司的职任吗?

Source: 04 Numbers Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

You joined the priesthood because of me?

你为了我都要侍奉神明了吗?

Source: The Scorpion and the Frog Season 3

All trainee priests are expected to live in celibacy and preparation for life and priesthood.

所有见习神父都应该过独身生活, 为生活和神职做准备。

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

祭司的职任既已更改,律法也必须更改。

Source: 58 Hebrews Musical Bible Theater Edition - NIV

Father Ioann was found guilty, lost his job and is now about to get tossed from the priesthood.

Ioann 神父被判有罪,丢掉了工作,现在即将被免职。

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

We sometimes use the word " vocation" to refer to those who go into the Christian priesthood or ministry.

我们有时使用“职业”这个词来指代那些进入基督教祭司或事工的人。

Source: 2016 ESLPod

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