"clergy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 神職人員

Definition

正式受過訓練並被授權主持宗教儀式和禮儀的人羣，特別是在基督教會中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常作為集合名詞使用，主要指基督教中所有被任命的宗教領袖（如牧師等）。不可用來指普通信徒。常與“laity”（平信徒）對比。

Examples

The clergy wear special robes during the service.

**神職人員**在儀式上穿特定的長袍。

The church invited the clergy to the community picnic.

教會邀請了**神職人員**參加社區野餐。

Only the clergy can perform this ceremony.

只有**神職人員**能進行這個儀式。

The relationship between the clergy and the laity is important in many churches.

**神職人員**與平信徒之間的關係在許多教會中都很重要。

During the meeting, the clergy discussed new ways to support families.

會議期間，**神職人員**討論了支持家庭的新方法。

Some members of the clergy work with local charities outside the church.

一些**神職人員**在教會外與當地慈善組織合作。