Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #7852
preacher
传道者；布道者
A person who preaches, especially a religious message such as the gospel; often a minister or someone who does this professionally.
- 1.
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.
宣讲世界观、哲学或宗教的人,尤指传讲福音的牧师；在宗教语境中通常仅指新教神职人员。
- 2.
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
传道者
宣讲世界观、哲学或宗教的人,尤指传讲福音的牧师；在宗教语境中通常仅指新教神职人员。；传道者；传道士；讲道者；牧师
In use
The preacher gave a powerful sermon on Sunday.
Many preachers travel to different communities to share their message.
A preacher's role is not only to speak but also to listen to the congregation.
a preacher of [noun]
表示传播某种教义或理念。
He was a preacher of the gospel.
他是一位传播福音的传道士。
preacher who [verb phrase]
使用定语从句修饰preacher。
The preacher who spoke at the church was very inspiring.
在教堂讲道的牧师非常鼓舞人心。
the preacher's [noun]
所有格形式表示属于传道者的事物。
Connections
Collocations
- a preacher's sermon
- 传道者的布道
- The preacher's sermon moved the congregation to tears.传道者的布道让会众感动落泪。
- a fiery preacher
- 激昂的传道者
- He was known as a fiery preacher who spoke with great passion.他以激昂的传道者闻名，演讲充满激情。
- a traveling preacher
- 巡回传道者
- The traveling preacher visited small towns across the country.那位巡回传道者访问了全国的小镇。
- a street preacher
- 街头传道者
- A street preacher was shouting about salvation on the corner.一位街头传道者在街角呼喊救赎。
- preacher of the gospel
- 福音传道者
- He devoted his life to being a preacher of the gospel.他毕生致力于做福音传道者。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
传道者（preacher）——‘普瑞彻’音似‘铺里扯’，联想在铺子里宣讲道理。
Context & Register
‘Preacher’ 通常用于宗教场合，指传道或讲道的人，语气中性。
Grammar Note
可数名词，复数形式为preachers。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words that actually rhyme with 'preacher' (same stressed vowel /i/ and ending /tʃɚ/): teacher, creature, feature. Words that look similar (ending in '-cher') but have different vowel sounds: stretcher (/strɛtʃɚ/), catcher (/kætʃɚ/), pitcher (/pɪtʃɚ/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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