prelate

noun

1. （基督教会的）教长，高级神长
   a priest of high rank in the Christian Church, such as a bishop or cardinal

1. 高级神职人员；高级教士
   A prelate is a member of the clergy holding a high rank, for example a bishop or an archbishop.

1. The plump shadowed face and sullen oval jowl recalled a prelate, patron of arts in the middle ages.
   他那郁郁寡欢的胖脸和阴沉的椭圆形下颚令人联想到中世纪作为艺术保护者的高僧。
2. The hymn was over, the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
   赞美诗唱完了，主教开始布道。
3. STUDY ON "MONK PHENOMENON" OF SINO-JAPAN CONTACT IN THE NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY; The plump shadowed face and sullen oval jowl recalled a prelate, patron of arts in the middle ages.
   浅析北宋时期中日交往中的僧侣现象他那郁郁寡欢的胖脸和阴沉的椭圆形下颚令人联想到中世纪作为艺术保护者的高僧。
4. A prelate, usually a titular bishop, who has jurisdiction over a territory not in a diocese but subject directly to the Holy See.
   独立教区高级教士：高级教士，通常指主教，其对直属于罗马教徒的而非位于主教管区内的领土享有管辖权。
5. The retired prelate told visitors that he gave his health condition "full marks" but said he felt tired as his fast entered the final day.
   禁食进入最后一天（十月廿一日），他告诉来访者，自己的身体状况「一百分」。
6. The Italian-born prelate is an expert in dealing with China Church affairs.
   这位意大利出生的牧者是中国教会专家。

noun

1. a senior clergyman and dignitary

   Synonym:    archpriesthierarchhigh priestprimate