"preachers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 传教士
• 布道者

Definition

通常指在宗教场合中讲道或传达宗教教义的人，尤其是在教堂或宗教活动中公开发言的宗教领袖。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常与基督教，特别是新教相关。并非所有宗教讲者都叫“preachers”；强调以讲道为主要工作的人。有时带有褒义，也可含批评意味（如“太说教”）。常见词组：'巡回preachers'、'baptist preachers'。

Examples

Many preachers spoke at the church event.

许多**传教士**在教堂活动上发言。

The village has two well-known preachers.

这个村庄有两位著名的**布道者**。

Some preachers travel to different towns every week.

有些**传教士**每周到不同的城镇旅行。

The preachers inspired everyone with their powerful messages.

**传教士**用他们有力的讲道鼓舞了每个人。

Some people say preachers should talk more about daily life, not just religion.

有人说**传教士**应该多谈谈日常生活，而不仅仅是宗教。

Growing up, I listened to different preachers every Sunday at my grandmother’s house.

我小时候，每周日在奶奶家听不同的**布道者**讲道。