"pulpit" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 讲坛

Definition

讲坛是在教堂中供牧师或传道人布道或演讲的高台。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“讲坛”主要用于宗教场合，特指教堂内讲道的地方。引申时也可指发表重要讲话的平台。不要与“讲台”（一般讲课或发言的平台）或“祭坛”（进行宗教仪式的台）混淆。

Examples

The pastor spoke from the pulpit every Sunday.

牧师每周日在**讲坛**上讲道。

The church has a wooden pulpit.

教堂里有一个木制的**讲坛**。

He walked up to the pulpit to give his speech.

他走上**讲坛**发表演讲。

Some preachers are very passionate at the pulpit and move the whole crowd.

有些牧师在**讲坛**上非常有激情，能打动所有人。

He used the pulpit to speak out against injustice in the community.

他利用**讲坛**谴责社区里的不公正。

After years behind the pulpit, she decided to write a book about her experiences.

在**讲坛**多年后，她决定写一本关于自己经历的书。