Dreye權威釋義|reverend

reverend

KK:[ˈrɛvǝrǝnd] DJ:[ˈrеvǝrǝnd]

形變: 比較級:more reverend 最高級:most reverend

名複: reverends

權威釋義

英語

a.[B]

可尊敬的，值得崇敬的
Even the most reverend judges can make a bad decision.
就連最值得崇敬的法官也會判斷失誤。
教士的

（大寫）（對教士的尊稱）……牧師[the S]
教士，牧師[C]

辨析

同義參見:

priest

以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

adj.

a title or form of address to members of the clergy.

informal a clergyman.

Usage

The traditionally correct way to use Reverend when addressing members of the clergy is the Reverend James Smith or the Reverend J. Smith, rather than Reverend Smith or simply Reverend.

Etymology

ME: from OFr., or from L. reverendus ‘person to be revered’, gerundive of revereri (see revere).

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》