"pulpit" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 講壇

Definition

講壇是在教堂中牧師或傳道人用來講道或演講的高臺。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「講壇」多用於宗教語境，特指教堂內講道的位置。有時也用作比喻公開發聲的平臺。不要與「講臺」（一般發言或上課的平臺）或「祭壇」（宗教儀式用的臺）混淆。

Examples

The pastor spoke from the pulpit every Sunday.

牧師每週日在**講壇**上講道。

The church has a wooden pulpit.

教堂裡有一個木製的**講壇**。

He walked up to the pulpit to give his speech.

他走上**講壇**發表演講。

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

有些牧師在**講壇**上非常有熱情，能感動整個會眾。

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

他利用**講壇**指責社區的不公正。

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

在**講壇**多年後，她決定寫一本關於自己經歷的書。