"priesthood" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 神职

Definition

指牧师、神父等的职位、角色或群体，也指成为神职人员期间。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于宗教语境，指整个神职群体或职位，尤其在基督教中常见。常用“the priesthood”。复数用法罕见。含有奉献和使命的意味。

Examples

He joined the priesthood after finishing his studies.

他完成学业后加入了**神职**。

The priesthood is respected in many communities.

**神职**在许多社区都受到尊敬。

Some people feel a strong calling to the priesthood.

有些人对**神职**有很强的使命感。

His family was surprised when he decided to enter the priesthood.

他决定进入**神职**时，他的家人很惊讶。

There has been a decline in the number of young people joining the priesthood.

加入**神职**的年轻人数正在减少。

Many people believe the priesthood requires a lot of personal sacrifice.

很多人认为**神职**需要很大的个人牺牲。