"cleric" in Chinese (Simplified)
神职人员牧师
Definition
神职人员是指在教会或其他宗教机构中担任宗教职务的人，比如牧师或神父。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Cleric”是正式用词，常见于学术或宗教语境，泛指各宗教的宗教人士，不只是基督教。不要与“clerk”（职员）或“priest”等具体头衔混淆。
Examples
The cleric led the prayer at the ceremony.
这位**神职人员**在仪式上带领了祷告。
A cleric often works in a church or mosque.
**神职人员**通常在教堂或清真寺工作。
People asked the cleric for advice about life.
人们向这位**神职人员**寻求生活建议。
The town's senior cleric attends every community event.
这个小镇的高级**神职人员**参加每一个社区活动。
They consulted the cleric when they couldn't agree on wedding traditions.
当他们在婚礼习俗上无法达成一致时，他们请教了**神职人员**。
After decades of service, the cleric became a respected figure in the community.
经过数十年的服务，这位**神职人员**成为了社区受人尊敬的人物。