c. 1200, from Old French prelat (Modern French prélate) and directly from Medieval Latin prelatus "clergyman of high rank," from Latin praelatus "one preferred," noun use of past participle of praeferre (see prefer), from prae "before" (see pre-) + latus "borne, carried" (see oblate (n.)).
双语例句
1. The hymn was over , the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
赞美诗唱完了, 主教开始布道.
来自辞典例句
2. A high prelate has his own private room.
一个高级教士拥有他自已的私人房间.
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3. A young lady fall in love with the estimable prelate.
一个年轻女士爱上了这位可尊敬的高级教士.
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4. Do you know the name of that prelate?
你知道那个高级教士的名字 吗 ?
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英英释意
1. a senior clergyman and dignitary
实用场景例句
A high prelate has his own private room.
一个高级教士拥有他自已的私人房间.
电影对白
Do you know the name of that prelate?
你知道那个高级教士的名字 吗 ?
期刊摘选
The hymn was over , the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
赞美诗唱完了, 主教开始布道.
辞典例句
A young lady fall in love with the estimable prelate.
