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reverend

KK:[ˈrɛvǝrǝnd] DJ:[ˈrеvǝrǝnd]

a. 可尊敬的；教士的
n. ……牧师；教士

形变: 比较级:more reverend 最高级:most reverend

名复: reverends

权威释义

英语辞典

a.[B]

可尊敬的，值得崇敬的
Even the most reverend judges can make a bad decision.
就连最值得崇敬的法官也会判断失误。
教士的

（大写）（对教士的尊称）……牧师[the S]
教士，牧师[C]

辨析

同义参见:

priest

以上来源于：《英汉大辞典》

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).

以上来源于：《简明牛津英语词典》