"pilgrim" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 朝圣者

Definition

朝圣者是指为了宗教原因前往圣地的人，也可以指为特殊（常为精神）目的而旅行的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Pilgrim'（朝圣者）多用于宗教和历史背景，如基督教朝圣者到美国，也用在描述为特殊目的长途跋涉的人。现今一般不用来指现代游客，不要混淆与“tourist”。

Examples

The pilgrim walked for many days to reach the holy city.

这位**朝圣者**走了很多天才到达圣城。

Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit Mecca.

每年有成千上万的**朝圣者**前往麦加。

The story is about a pilgrim and his journey.

这个故事讲述了一位**朝圣者**和他的旅程。

My grandmother once traveled as a pilgrim to Jerusalem.

我奶奶曾经以**朝圣者**的身份去了耶路撒冷。

During Thanksgiving, Americans remember the first pilgrims who came to their country.

感恩节时，美国人会纪念最早来到美国的**朝圣者**。

Not every pilgrim travels on foot—some go by bus or even plane.

并不是每个**朝圣者**都步行，有些人会乘坐大巴或飞机。