"apostle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 使徒

Definition

使徒是被派遣执行使命的人，尤其是指耶稣最早选定、传播其教义的跟随者。这个词也可以泛指积极支持或宣传某个理念或事业的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于基督教中，指“十二使徒”，但在世俗语境下也可指某个事业或理想的积极倡导者。属正式、书面语气。注意不要与“门徒”（disciples）或“先知”（prophet）混淆。

Examples

Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

彼得是耶稣的十二位**使徒**之一。

Paul is sometimes called the greatest apostle.

保罗有时被称为最伟大的**使徒**。

She is an apostle of clean energy.

她是清洁能源的**使徒**。

He saw himself as an apostle for human rights, always speaking up for justice.

他把自己看作是人权的**使徒**，总是在为正义发声。

In business, she became an apostle of innovation, encouraging her team to try new things.

在商界，她成了创新的**使徒**，鼓励团队勇于尝试。

Some people call him a tech apostle because he’s always pushing for digital change.

有些人称他为科技**使徒**，因为他一直在推动数字化变革。