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.)).
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The hymn was over , the prelate had began to deliver his discourse.
贊美詩(shī)唱完了, 主教開始布道.
來(lái)自辭典例句
2. A high prelate has his own private room.
一個(gè)高級(jí)教士擁有他自已的私人房間.
來(lái)自電影對(duì)白
3. A young lady fall in love with the estimable prelate.