n.

1. 集合，会集[U]
   the congregation of birds before flying south

   鸟南飞前的群集

2. （宗教的）集会；（教堂的）会众[C][G]
   The preacher blessed the congregation after his sermon.

   牧师在讲道后祝福会众。

3. （天主教的）宗教团体；圣会[C]
4. 人群；物群[S][（+of）]

n.

1. a group of people assembled for religious worship.
   ▸a group of people obeying a common religious rule.
2. a gathering or collection of people or things.
   ▸the action of congregating.
3. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a permanent committee of the College of Cardinals.
   ▸Brit. (in some universities) a general assembly of resident senior members.